More trouble at 'mill?
An update from UK Airport News.
Obviously the strike isn't having an impact so far.
Suzeman
24.08.09
The strike at Liverpool Airport could escalate to include 55 fire service personnel, the Post reports. It has not had any affect on flights so far, and the union appear to be looking to escalate the action in order to involve the airport directly.
Around 150 staff employed by Servisair responsible for baggage handling and directing aircraft have been on indefinite strike since Thursday after the company announced plans to make 51 employees apply for 27 jobs. Fire service staff could now be balloted after the GMB union claimed the airport had broken an agreement governing how the strike would be handled.
A spokesman for the GMB union told the newspaper that prior to the strike there had been an agreement that so long as other companies involved in the management of the airport or services did not become involved, then other branches of the union would not get involved. Eddie Parker GMB regional organiser said at the weekend airport staff had been involved in escorting what the union branded as 'scab labour' on to the site.
Mr Parker said the union intended to inform Liverpool Airport that GMB members of the fire service had requested to be allowed to consult on the possibility of balloting for strike action. An airport spokesman denied its staff had become involved in the dispute.