UK: Special assistant ground staff plan to strike at London Gatwick Airport July 12-14 /update 1

Unionized special assistant ground staff plan to strike at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) July 12-14. As of July 8, union members confirmed that the strike by 200 employees of Wilson James, who provide special assistance to passengers requiring additional support, will go ahead. The striking employees warn of a further work stoppage 19-21 July.

However, Unite the Union confirmed July 8 the postponement of a parallel strike by 100 security screening staff following pay negotiations.

The strike will likely lead to disruptions for passengers requiring additional assistance. Travelers may experience queues at the security and baggage-handling stages of their journey. Disruptions may prompt airline delays. Striking workers may form pickets at the airport's entrances.