Stansted Airport baggage handlers to strike over Easter

BAGGAGE handlers at Stansted Airport are to strike over Easter in a row over pay, the GMB union announced today.

The move follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by 150 GMB members employed by Swissport after the union claimed that shift changes would lead to wage cuts of up to £1,000.

The GMB said strikes will be held on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, threatening disruption to passengers flying on holiday for the holiday break.

GMB official Gary Pearce said: “GMB members have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and for action short of a strike.

“Up to now the company has been intent on imposing these changes without agreement and this is completely unacceptable, as this vote shows.”