Gatwick baggage screeners to strike from next week
Unite said baggage screeners employed by ICTS will walk out in a dispute over pay from August 22-26 – which includes a bank holiday weekend – and August 29 to September 2.
The union said the workers are among the lowest paid at the West Sussex airport, earning 'just above the minimum wage'.
Meanwhile, ICTS made a profit before tax of £6.1 million in 2024, a 46.9% increase compared to the previous year, according to the union.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'ICTS has more than enough money to offer these workers a fair pay rise.
'Not doing so is just corporate greed.
'ICTS' Gatwick workers will receive Unite's complete backing for as long as it takes during their strikes for fair pay.'
Unite said 'all flights out of Gatwick will face disruption', and industrial action 'will intensify if the dispute is not resolved'.
Gatwick was approached for a comment.
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