AFS Aviation (UNITE) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: Other
Latest AFS Aviation Industrial Action Updates (2)
Unite members at AFS, employed as refuellers had been due to walkout for 72 hours on 4 May, potentially grounding as many as 35 airlines. However, after negotiations, AFS has agreed to improve the pension and sick leave offered to new workers to bring them closer in line with existing staff.
Unite members at AFS, refuel aircraft at Heathrow from 35 different airlines including household names such as Virgin, Delta, Emirates and Air France (see notes to editors for full list). Strikes over the May Day bank holiday are likely to lead to severe disruption to airline services for passengers.
Staff are furious at the imposition of a two-tier workforce and recognise that it represents a potential “race to the bottom” for staff across the company.
AFS Aviation Strike Calendar
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