UK: Border Force workers to strike at Heathrow Airport in London May 31-June 2

Unionized Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London plan to strike May 31-June 2. The purpose of the labor action is to denounce alterations to shift patterns. Border Force staff at terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 will participate in the work stoppage. Organizers are also planning a work-to-rule strike June 3-23. The new strike follows a four-day walkout April 29-May 3 and a planned April 11-14 strike that was suspended at the last minute.

Should the strike plan move forward, significant disruptions are likely for international travel to and from LHR May 31-June 2, and with reduced severity June 3-23. Picket protests are possible; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that take shape.