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Daily Record
3 days ago
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Holidaymakers warned of possible strike action at Glasgow Airport this summer
Hundreds of workers from different companies based at the airport could walk out next month. Scots holidaymakers have been warned of disruption from possible strike action at Glasgow Airport over the summer as more than 800 workers from five different companies are involved in pay disputes. Unite the union said on Saturday, June 7 that if the disputes are not successfully resolved in the coming days, it will move towards voting on industrial action within two weeks, which could "ground planes and passengers". Staff from Glasgow Airport Ltd, ICTS Central Search, Swissport, Menzies Aviation and Falck may be set for walkouts, which could take place from next month, according to Unite industrial officer Pat McIlvogue. Mr McIlvogue said: "Unite is in dispute with companies at Glasgow Airport which could ultimately bring hundreds of workers out on strike. "The companies can resolve these disputes with Unite before that situation happens by addressing the legitimate concerns and pay aspirations of our members. "If the companies refuse to work with Unite to resolve these disputes, then we will have no option but to open strike ballots. This could mean strike action happening from the middle of July." The union said over 100 Swissport workers are locked in a dispute over rotas and work-life balance. It explained the company "is demanding that workers at extreme short notice have to work shifts at various times and for various durations, which is directly impacting on their personal lives". It added that some Swissport staff are " struggling with chronic fatigue". A further 250 ICTS Central Search workers, who deal with passengers directly in the security search area and process them for flights, are currently involved in a dispute over under-staffing, working conditions and pay. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A total of 120 workers employed by Glasgow Airport Limited have rejected a basic 3.6% pay increase, with staff including airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers involved. The same 3.6% pay increase was rejected by 50 Falck firefighters who perform fire safety functions at the airport. Meanwhile 300 Menzies Aviation workers, including dispatchers, allocators, airside agents and controllers, have rejected a basic uplift worth around 4.25%. The union recently announced a series of what it said were wage wins for 100 North Air workers across Scottish airports, and more than 140 staff based at Glasgow Airport employed by ABM and OCS. ground planes and passengers. better pay and working conditions. "The truth is that they are denying fair pay increases to cynically boost their profits."
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
SPFL chief quietly returns to former club after bitter boardroom civil war
The dispute put the club on the brink END TO THE FEUD? SPFL chief quietly returns to former club after bitter boardroom civil war Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LIVINGSTON have welcomed back Neil Hogarth to their board - despite him being involved in a period of boardroom civil war at the club. Hogarth and fellow shareholder Carolyn Sumner launched a legal challenge to the takeover of the then-Premiership club in 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Livingston were recently taken over by an American investor Credit: SNS John McIlvogue's Baycup Ltd sealed a £400,000 deal to establish control of the West Lothian side in September of that year. But Hogarth lodged a petition with the Court of Session to halt the takeover, raising suspicions over the whereabouts of the six-figure sum. The dispute - which was called "unsustainable" by McIlvogue - even took its toll on manager David Martindale, who was moved to call out 'so-called shareholders' for blocking new investments. In March this year, with another takeover on the horizon, Martindale admitted that he'd be prepared to leave if the new owners wanted him gone. And this month McIlvogue was formally bought out by American philanthropist Calvin Ford - great-great grandson to motoring legend Henry Ford. Ford acquired 100 per cent of McIlvogue's shares in Baycup Ltd, which was the majority shareholder of Livi for two years. McIlvogue said at the time: "When I chose to invest in the football club I did so to be of help whether short, medium or long term. "It has been a great pleasure to support the club through its difficulties and see it bounce back with the first silverware in over a decade and a real fight for Premiership promotion. "I believe the time is now right for me to pass on my shares to an investor with a real appetite to take the club forward on and off the park. "When I joined the club, I said my only aim was that when I leave the club is in a better place than when I arrived, and I believe I have achieved this with Calvin's acquisition of my shareholding." Livingston boss David Martindale opens his heart on life before, during and after prison.. and the managers he admires most Now, just over a week later, Hogarth is back at Almondvale as vice-chairman The club said in a statement: "Livingston Football Club today announce the appointment of our former Director Neil Hogarth to the newly created role of Vice-Chairman. "We welcome Neil back to Livingston FC and look forward to continued success for the club." On the pitch, Livingston are preparing for their Premiership play-off final against Ross County . They host the first leg on Thursday this week and the return leg in Dingwall is on Monday. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
