Nearly 900 Scottish Airport Workers to Vote on Strike

Nearly 900 airport workers at Scotland's major airports are set to vote on strike action over pay disputes, raising fears of travel disruptions during the peak summer holiday period, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the World Cup in the United States.

Aviation union Unite announced that ballots would open this week among staff at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow airports. Four ballots are scheduled to close on May 21, with ICTS employees at Aberdeen having until May 28 to vote. If approved, strikes could begin amid high passenger volumes expected for the Commonwealth Games, set for July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, and the World Cup across North American venues.

The balloted workers include ICTS security staff who screen passengers, manage access control, conduct mobile patrols, and inspect deliveries. Employees of Edinburgh Airport Limited, such as airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers, and managers, are also involved, along with about 280 ground handling crew from Menzies Aviation.

Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham stated, "Hundreds of workers across Scotland's largest airports are heading towards summer strike action." She added that the...