Stansted Security Strike Is Suspended Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008 Source: Telegraph

A second walk out by baggage scanners at Stansted airport has been called off. A 24-hour strike by security staff at Stansted airport has been suspended, after their employers agreed to re-open negotiations. Thirty-three baggage scanners walked out on Monday, in an ongoing dispute over pay, and had planned to repeat the action tomorrow. The two sides are now expected to meet to discuss an improved offer. Earlier today, the GMB union, which represents the workers, accused Airline Services, which employ the 33 security staff, of putting passengers’ safety at risk by using catering staff from sister company Gate Gourmet as cover for staff who walked out on Monday. A spokesman for the GMB said it has lodged a complaint with BAA and is writing to the Secretary of State for Transport over the issue. To read the full story click on the link below. Telegraph Courtesy of SecurityOracle.com - The Secury Industry's Portal