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Heathrow security workers embark on first of three days' summer strike action

Air
Will Payne
25 May 2023

Security staff at Heathrow airport embarked on the first of three days’ strike action on Thursday (25 May), which is set to coincide with what is expected to be the busiest day for UK departures since 2019.

Strikes scheduled to take place involving workers at dnata have been called off after members accepted an improved contract offer

Airport has rebounded fastest of Europe's five largest airports

The walkout is the latest act in a string of disputes between the London hub and the Unite union after staff walked out over pay conditions in the build up to Easter and over the coronation weekend.