Last-minute negotiations fail as Heathrow security guards plan to go on strike for 10 days during Easter.

Unite has declared that a pay disagreement between security guards at Heathrow Airport has not been resolved, and consequently, they will proceed with a strike that will run for ten days starting from Friday.

On Thursday evening, the union released a statement stating that the discussions came to a halt due to the lack of significant enhancements in the pay proposal provided by Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL).

About 1,400 members of Unite who work in Terminal Five will be participating in the strike.

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the employees at Heathrow airport deserve a fair and reasonable pay increase, which the airport can surely afford.

This is a prosperous organization that is on the brink of making huge profits again. Over the past few years, the CEO's salary has skyrocketed and the company has distributed dividends worth billions to its shareholders.

However, the management at Heathrow airport appears to believe that it is appropriate to provide its security personnel and ground staff, who are already earning a low wage, with wages that do not keep up with inflation.

A representative from Heathrow stated that they will not allow these strikes to affect the vacations of their customers, since they have put in place backup measures to ensure the airport continues to function as usual.

During the hectic Easter period, we'll be bringing in an extra 1,000 employees and the entire management crew to provide help to travelers at the terminals.

It is common knowledge that most colleagues are not in favor of participating in a strike.

Heathrow claimed that Unite declined to present a better proposition to their members, even though the PCS union was in favor of doing so.

Fellow workers could have enjoyed a pay hike of 10% above the inflation rate since the start of the year and also received a lump sum of £1,150. Unfortunately, Unite's behavior has left them with nothing. The only explanation for Unite's refusal to present the improved proposal to their members is their apprehension that they might approve it.

According to Wayne King, the regional co-ordinating officer of Unite, Heathrow Airport has missed the chance to prevent strikes. Unite went into the meeting with the hope of receiving an offer that their members could agree to, but it appears that HAL didn't aim to avoid any form of industrial action.

The upcoming strike is sure to cause major problems and inconveniences for travelers throughout the airport. However, the root cause of this disagreement is Heathrow Airport's persistent unwillingness to compensate their employees fairly.

Heathrow airport alleges that its security personnel have been granted a raise of 10% in pay, together with extra benefits.

There is currently a strike taking place that includes security personnel situated at Terminal Five, which is solely utilized by British Airways. Additionally, campus-based security guards are part of the strike who hold responsibility for inspecting all cargo that enters the airport. In response, British Airways has suspended sales of tickets for the days impacted by the strike.

At the same time, there will be a different type of protest by over 1,000 employees at the Passport Office. This is expected to cause delays for UK citizens who need to renew their passports. People are being advised to expect longer waiting times.

Employees who are part of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) association and operate in the British Passport Offices are intending to go on strike for a duration of five weeks, commencing April 3. This is due to unresolved concerns surrounding employment opportunities, compensation, and working conditions.

At the beginning of the week, Heathrow disclosed alternative plans to ensure the airport remains functional throughout the duration of the 10-day strike.

According to a representative, one thousand more employees will be assigned to alleviate the impact of the strike. They assured that safety measures will be skillfully coordinated even when there's a disruption.

Earlier, British Airways stated its expectation to call off almost 32 of its flights every day from March 31 to April 9 due to the strike.

Industrial action from workers who handle ground operations at Heathrow Airport was cancelled in December, when the airport administration presented an enhanced compensation proposal. Approximately 400 members of the Unite union, who are employees of aviation company Menzies, had planned to depart for a 72-hour strike.

Before the upcoming strike on Friday, Heathrow advised travelers to confirm their flight status with their respective airline before they start heading towards the airport.

People who are travelling by plane are advised to come to the airport not more than two hours before their flight if it's a short distance flight and three hours before a flight that's a long distance.