World Cup travel chaos fears for Scottish fans as airport staff 'head for summer strikes'

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Fears over travel chaos to this summers' World Cup for Scottish fans are mounting after a union warned that 900 airport workers across Scotland will vote on industrial action in a dispute over pay.

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Aviation trade union Unite said several ballots would open this week over summer strike action in pay disputes with companies based at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow airports.Unite said that if the ballot is successful, strike action could start during the busiest period of the summer holidays, coinciding with the with the World Cup in North America.Four ballots are scheduled to conclude on May 21, with ICTS employees at Aberdeen given until May 28 to cast their votes.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The union confirmed that ICTS personnel, who handle passenger security screening, manage access control points, conduct mobile patrols, and inspect all deliveries, are among those being balloted.Edinburgh Airport Limited staff are also voting, including airport ambassadors, airside support...

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