The Scottish Sun- Security staff at Aberdeen Airport are set to strike for 14 days starting July 6, following a pay dispute with their employer, ICTS.
- Significant delays are expected at Aberdeen Airport due to the strike, as workers from ICTS make up the majority of the baggage screening team.
- Thousands of passengers could face summer holiday chaos as the strike is set to disrupt travel plans during peak season.
- Unite union officials have warned that the strike action is a result of failed negotiations with ICTS over pay increases.
- ICTS has been criticized for prioritizing profits over employee welfare, with union leaders stating it can afford to provide a decent pay increase.
- Strike dates include July 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, and August 1.
Security staff at Aberdeen Airport are set to strike for 14 days starting July 6 due to a pay dispute with ICTS HBS Security. The strikes will occur on multiple dates throughout July and August, with the union warning of significant delays for travelers during the busy summer season.12347
The Unite union announced that the majority of the baggage screening team will participate in the walkouts, which could lead to chaos for passengers. Union officials stated that negotiations with ICTS through the conciliation service Acas failed to yield a satisfactory pay offer, leaving workers with no choice but to strike.6
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham criticized ICTS, saying, “ICTS is a very profitable company that can easily afford to give our members a decent pay increase. It has been caught red-handed putting profits before people.” The union's industrial officer, Paula Buchan, added, “Strike action will cause significant delays at Aberdeen Airport.”
The strike schedule includes multiple dates: July 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, and August 1. A spokesperson for Aberdeen Airport stated that they have engaged with ICTS and are implementing contingency measures, but they strongly urge all parties to work towards a resolution to avoid disruption.
The union's call for action follows a unanimous vote by members in favor of industrial action, highlighting the urgency of the situation as summer travel peaks.
“Aberdeen Airport security staff are set to strike for 14 days due to a pay dispute, starting July 6. The Unite union warns that this action will lead to significant delays for passengers during the busy summer holiday period.”
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