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The possibility of a strike by border force employees at Heathrow airport could cause disruptions for families traveling during the Easter holiday.
Over 600 members of the PCSU, who work at Heathrow Airport, will be asked to vote on taking action.
According to the PSC, this has the potential to result in extensive lines at the UK’s largest airport for families attempting to travel during school breaks.
The request for a strike is a result of border force employees’ dissatisfaction with proposed adjustments to their schedules and shifts.
According to the PSC, this may lead to certain employees resigning and they are also going on strike due to inadequate working conditions.
The PSC stated that Border Force plans to implement a fixed roster for team work starting April 29, while also potentially getting rid of legacy terms and conditions, reasonable accommodations, and flexible work arrangements for its employees.
According to the PSC, numerous employees have become members of the union within the past few weeks.
The PCS reported that in the past few weeks, numerous individuals have become new members due to the suggested modifications.
During the voting period, which began on Friday and ends at noon on 22 March, members will be given the opportunity to indicate if they are willing to participate in a strike.
“The draconian plans have been opposed by the PCSU members at Heathrow,” stated Fran Heathcote, general secretary of the PCSU.
One element of the plans would present employees with the dilemma of either finding a new job or losing their allowances. Another aspect would require others to either agree to new, strenuous shifts or leave their job entirely.
This is an unacceptable manner to handle loyal and committed employees, therefore it is not surprising that we have gained hundreds of new members in the past few weeks.
Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world, has an average of 1,300 takeoffs and landings per day.
Source: independent.co.uk
