Southend Airport: No delays of cancellations despite threat of strike action
SOUTHEND Airport tonight claimed staff turned up for work and no flights were delayed or cancelled despite calls for strike action by the GMB union.
GMB organised the industrial action because airport operators Stobart Aviation and Stobart Aviation Services had failed to recognise the union.
Tonight, a spokesman for the airport said: “Our teams reported for work at London Southend Airport today despite calls by the GMB for strike action.
"We want to thank those employees for ensuring passengers flying through the airport on well-earned Christmas breaks were not delayed, and no flights were cancelled.”
Talks over the dispute broke down, prompting the industrial action.
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