Unite is preparing to ballot for strike ahead of the summer holiday rush at the busy travel hub.
Staff have been “routinely denied breaks” at Glasgow Airport which could risk security, according to a union.They claim this is because of understaffing and security staff being denied contractual breaks.
The workers cover mobile patrols, control access posts, screen all deliveries and deal with emergency services at Glasgow Airport.Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite has been made aware of an alarming situation at Glasgow airport which not only impacts on the wellbeing of workers but the security of all passengers.”
“Unite will back our ICTS Search members all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions.” Unless remedial measures are adopted imminently, Unite will have ‘no option’ but to initiate an industrial action ballot that will coincide with the summer holiday rush.Pat McIlvogue, Unite industrial officer, said: “The ICTS Search workers undertake safety and security critical tasks but how can they do this effectively when they are mentally and physically exhausted. If this situation is not resolved, then Unite will have no option but to ballot our members for industrial action.
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