Warning of public sector strike threat to UK travel

Gerald · 06-29-11, 04:38 AM

Travellers have been warned to expect delays on arrival at UK ports and airports on Thursday as hundreds of immigration and customs officers are due to join the public sector strike.

People are being advised to think about travelling on alternative dates.

Up to 750,000 teachers and civil servants are due to strike over planned pension changes they say will mean them working longer and paying more.

Business leaders have warned of the impact of the walkout on the economy.

Addressing the Local Government Association conference, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the strikes would not help Britons or the trade union movement.

Mr Clegg said: "We are absolutely adamant in government that this issue can only, and must only, be resolved through dialogue and discussion, not through strikes and conflict.

"We quite simply have to stick with it. We have to keep on talking and sort it out."

Airport operator BAA, which runs Heathrow, Stansted, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports, said it had been informed by the UK Border Agency "arriving passengers should expect delays at the UK border on Thursday as a result of industrial action by immigration officers".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13953678

Note: 29 June 2011 Last updated at 09:24 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Warning of public sector strike threat to UK travel Travellers have been warned to expect delays on arrival at UK ports and airports on Thursday as hundreds of immigration and customs officers are due to join the public sector strike. People are being advised to think about travelling on alternative dates. Up to 750,000 teachers and civil servants are due to strike over planned pension changes they say will mean them working longer and paying more. Business leaders have warned of the impact of the walkout on the economy. Addressing the Local Government Association conference, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the strikes would not help Britons or the trade union movement. Mr Clegg said: "We are absolutely adamant in government that this issue can only, and must only, be resolved through dialogue and discussion, not through strikes and conflict. "We quite simply have to stick with it. We have to keep on talking and sort it out." Airport operator BAA, which runs Heathrow, Stansted, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports, said it had been informed by the UK Border Agency "arriving passengers should expect delays at the UK border on Thursday as a result of industrial action by immigration officers". http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13953678 Note: 29 June 2011 Last updated at 09:24 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie