End byelaws abuse

Speaking in support of a wider motion on informational picketing, Unite delegate Jim Kelly highlighted on Monday (September 9) a tactic increasingly used by bosses to restrict organising – exploiting byelaws never intended to undermine union activity.   “This is not only a tactic employed by quangos but is also used by large multi-national corporations, […]

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‘Safety is non-negotiable’

The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of a British Airways engineer and Unite member at Heathrow Airport has written to the airport operators, Heathrow Airports Limited (HAL), in his official capacity, seeking answers to his concerns over worker safety at Heathrow. The prevention of further deaths report from coroner Mr Richard Furniss […]

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Heathrow security officers’ strike resumes

Over the next five years Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) is expected to make dividend payments worth £1.5 billion to its shareholders. The prediction on HAL’s bumper dividends is made by the Civil Aviation Authority in a highly authoritative report into the airport’s finances. The revelations about the forthcoming dividend bonanza coincides with the latest strike […]

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Heathrow ‘cynically suppressing pay’ for lowest earners

Unite has accused Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) airport of cynically attempting to suppress pay for its lowest paid workers. HAL, which is a living wage employer, is seeking to finally pay the London Living Wage (LLW) foundation increase (which came into effect in January) to its lowest paid staff, increasing pay to £11.95 an hour. […]

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Heathrow ground handlers in strike action

Heathrow Airport braced for major disruption today as ground handlers employed by Menzies take strike action. The 350 workers, who are members of Unite began a 72 hour stoppage at 4am on Friday, November 18. The dispute will lead to disruption, delays and cancellation for flights leaving Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 4. The strike […]

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Heathrow braced for World Cup flight delays

Heathrow Airport is facing severe disruption and delays beginning next month, November, as workers employed by Dnata and Menzies are balloted over pay. Over 700 workers, who are members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, are involved in the dispute, which has been prompted by offers on pay that amount to real pay cuts, according […]

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American Airlines Heathrow facing strikes

More than 50 aircraft maintenance technicians and crew chiefs, responsible for the aircraft that make 23 daily American Airline Heathrow departures, are angry over a three year pay offer. In the first year, technicians would receive 5.3 per cent and crew chiefs 3.8 per cent. In the second year, all workers would receive a lump […]

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