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Old 12th Aug 2009, 14:43
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Here's an article on the possible strike from UK AIRPORT NEWS

11.08.09

Baggage handlers could disrupt flights for thousands of Liverpool Airport passengers by striking from next Wednesday, August 19. The 150-strong workforce employed by Servisair were balloted on action in a dispute over more than 20 redundancies.

A spokesman for the GMB union said if the indefinite stoppage goes ahead it will affect flights by Ryanair, KLM, Wizzair, Flybe, Thomson and football-related flights. Everton fans could be hit when they travel for their second leg Europa League qualifying game with Czech Republic side Sigma Olomouc which is scheduled to take place on August 27.

The union spokesman said the row erupted over Servisair’s plan to force 51 staff to re-apply for 27 jobs. He said the baggage handlers, who are now termed 'apron hands', transferred from airport owner Peel to Servisair this April.

An airport spokeswoman said the company has not yet been officially advised by the union on what form of action it intends to take. She urged passengers to check-in as normal.
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