Gatwick airport workers to strike over summer holidays over pay dispute

Dominic Rothwell, the Regional Officer for Unite has told Sky News Gatwick airport staff have asked for a pay rise of 19%-24%, explaining they "can't afford to put up with it any longer".

Almost 1,000 workers at Gatwick Airport, including baggage handlers and check-in staff, will stage eight days of strikes in July and August.

Read more on: https://news.sky.com/story/gatwick-airport-staff-to-strike-at-start-of-summer-holidays-12920822

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