Transport / Sumburgh Airport to close for three days as staff go on strike
SUMBURGH Airport will close for three days later this month as part of strike action, it has been confirmed.
Operator Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) said the strike will close the airport on 21, 22 and 23 February.
It comes as members of the Unite union working across the HIAL network strike over pay.
Other airports due to close over the three days include Barra, Benbecula, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Tiree. Dundee will closed on 17 and 20 February.
It follows previous strike action across the HIAL network on 19 and 22 December.
More information released by HIAL can be found here. People with flights to or from Sumburgh on the strike days are advised to contact Loganair.
The last offer from government owned HIAL comprised of a five per cent basic pay award to all staff earning less that £80,000, and a four per cent basic pay award to all staff earning more that £80,000.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham previously said: “These workers provide a lifeline, connecting the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
“The work they do is vital in maintaining these communities. They should therefore expect and deserve a pay increase that reflects that.”
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
