The UK's Unite union announced on Friday that more than 2,000 security officers at Heathrow Airport will go on a summer strike over low pay. The strike is expected to cause major disruptions to flights at the airport. Unite said that the security officers are paid an average of £10.75 per hour, which is below the London Living Wage. The union is demanding a pay rise of at least £1 per hour.
Heathrow Airport said that it is "extremely disappointed" by the strike announcement. The airport said that it is working to minimize the disruption to passengers. The strike is expected to begin on June 20 and last for 33 days. It is the latest in a series of strikes by workers in the UK's aviation industry. In March, British Airways pilots went on strike for two days, causing major disruptions to flights.
The strikes are a sign of the growing labor unrest in the UK. Inflation is at a 40-year high, and wages are not keeping pace. This is putting pressure on workers to demand higher pay. The strikes are also a challenge for the UK government. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to "get Brexit done" and "level up" the country.
However, the strikes show that the government is facing a number of challenges, including the cost of living crisis and the growing labor unrest. The strike at Heathrow Airport is expected to cause major disruptions to flights. Passengers are advised to check with their airline before traveling.