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PLANNED STRIKE: Customers are warned to expect delays in late May
Brits who have booked to go away during the bank holiday could have their holiday plans dashed.
London Luton Airport workers are planning to strike in late May, Unite union revealed.
Baggage handlers, firefighters and security staff are among those in disputes over pay and zero hours contracts.
Previously, Unite announced that there could be a “total shutdown” because of the disputes.
The airport is being visited by record numbers of people and bosses have earned pay rises.
But the union said that wage increases for other staff have been “paltry”.
In April, London Luton Airport has offered workers a 2.5% pay increase plus £150 for every employee to be paid in July 2018.
This offer has been formally rejected by Unite – and no counter proposal has been put forward at this time.
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The planned strike is likely to lead to flight cancellations and delays.
Unite regional officer Jeff Hodge said: "London Luton Airport now faces severe disruption unless management get around the table and negotiate a fair deal which recognises the contribution workers make.
"Turnover at Luton airport is up, company profits are up and passenger numbers are up. This April alone saw passenger numbers growing to 1.3 million people.
"Thats the 15 consecutive month of over a million passengers passing through the airport. Workers at Luton airport deserve a decent rate of pay for their work and to be treated fairly by management.
"These ballot results demonstrate that members will no longer accept paltry pay and unfair treatment while their bosses constantly squeeze every last penny to boost profits."
London Luton Airport have responded to the plans to strike.
A spokesperson told the Daily Star Online: “We are disappointed that Unite members have chosen this course of action and recognise the uncertainty this news will cause for our passengers.
"We are working with the 73% of staff who did not vote to strike, to mitigate the impact of any action.
"We also remain committed to continuing discussions with Unite in the interim before any such action can take place. We will keep passengers regularly updated via our website”.
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