Unite members at Manchester Airport are being balloted for industrial action.
Unite members employed as cleaners, aircraft refuelling staff and baggage handlers may take the action over the August Bank Holiday weekend. They are employed by Swissport, Rentokil/Initial and ASIG.
The disputes are over plans to impose a pay freeze and to renege on a 2008 pay deal.
Unite Regional officer Lawrence Chapple-Gill said: “We are not oblivious to the economic climate and understand the impact any industrial action would have on travellers during the busy summer period. But these employers are asking already low-waged workers to bear the full brunt of companies’ attempts to adjust costs. “Workers, who have consistently delivered for the companies through tough times, feel betrayed.”
In a further development at Manchester Airport Unite is seeking urgent an urgent meeting with ground handling company Servisair following news that Ryanair is cutting its routes. Ryanair will switch or close nine of its 10 Manchester routes from October 1st.
Ryanair claims Manchester airport refused to lower its charges to reflect the lower fares being paid by passengers in the recession. Ryanair said the move would result in the loss of 44 weekly Manchester flights, and put 600 jobs at risk.
Lawrence Chapple-Gill said: "The extent of Ryanair's route closures and changes is worse than expected. Unite is seeking an urgent meeting with Servisair and it will be working to minimise the impact of Ryanair's decision on Unite members employed at the airport."
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