Anyone care to let us know which company this is and which airlines would be affected ?
Partly answering my own question, here is the article from Crain's. Seems that if ASIG are involved fuel will be a difficulty for all. Interesting that 3 separate company disputes seem to be being rolled into potential action at the same time - which just happens to coincide with a bank holiday.
Well at least that's one of the media's travel preoccupations at bank holiday time ticked off - the others will of course be the rush for people to get away and the weather..
Suzeman
Crain's Article
Baggage handlers, terminal cleaners and ground staff responsible for refueling aircraft at Manchester Airport are being balloted about potential strike action in a dispute over pay.
If the vote is approved, the workers’ union, Unite, said that strike action could take place during the peak August bank holiday weekend.
The 300 workers being balloted based at Manchester Airport are employed by Swissport, Rentokil/Initial and ASIG. The union says that disputes are over plans to impose a pay freeze and to renege on a pay deal agreed in 2008.
"We are not oblivious to the economic climate, and understand the impact any industrial action would have on travellers during the busy summer period, but these employers are asking already low-waged workers to bear the full brunt of companies' attempts to adjust costs,” said Unite regional officer Lawrence Chapple-Gill.
“Unite is prepared to work with the employers to find short-term solutions in the current economic climate. To avoid any potential industrial action, we urge the companies to start negotiating seriously and reward our members for their continued commitment.”
The union will announce the ballot results in the week 17th August 2009.