Catering workers with global firm dnata at UK airports are balloting for strike action
Passengers have been warned they could face ‘foodless flights’ as dnata catering workers ballot for strike action. More than 700 dnata workers providing food for airlines at Heathrow, Gatwick, Glasgow, London City, Stansted, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham airports could walk out in a dispute over working terms and conditions.
Dnata is one of the world's largest air services providers offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services. It provides services for major airlines across the globe including easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, BA, Emirates, America Airlines and Air India, which could be affected if strike action goes ahead.At Manchester Airport dnata’s clients are: easyJet, Ryanair, Emirates, TUI, Air Lingus, Singapore airlines and Ethiopian airlines.
Unite national officer for aviation Balvinder Bir said: “Strikes would have a serious impact on major airlines at eight UK airports and will be entirely the fault of dnata. There is still time for industrial action to be avoided but that will require dnata entering into meaningful negotiations with Unite about the changes it is putting forward.”
"We have already implemented and paid a salary increase to our team to address cost-of-living pressures and recognise their contributions to the company. Our current, competitive offer is in line with market conditions, reflecting industry standards and comparable roles in the sector.
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