29 Jun 2018 | 10:23 PM UTC
Norway: Airport strikes postponed to September 4 /update 1
Strikes planned for June 29 at various airports around Norway postponed to September 4 to allow for negotiations with airport management
Event
Various airport workers' unions announced that strikes originally set for June 29 have been postponed to September 4. The unions decided to delay their protests after mediations with airport management, stating that they did not wish impact a significant number of travelers. However, union leaders said they will carry out the strike if an agreement cannot be reached on pension terms, payment, and benefits. The strike is expected to impact the following airports: Stavanger (SVG), Haugesund (HAU), Alta (ALF), Svolvær (SVJ), Sandnessjøen (SSJ), Honningsvåg (HVG), Sandane (SDN), and Rørvik (RVK).
Advice
Travelers are advised to monitor the situation.
