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Friday, 22 February, 2002, 06:54 GMT
Airport staff start strike
Airport officials say it will be "business as usual".
Security workers at Manchester Airport have begun a 36-hour strike.
Talks which took place earlier this week between airport managers and the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) in a last-ditch attempt to halt the stoppage, ended in deadlock. The union wants managers to withdraw threats to cut 150 security jobs, cut wages by up to 40%, reduce holidays and introduce new rosters. A series of one and two-hour strikes has already taken place, but the TGWU has decided to step up its action. Contingency plans Brian Bowen, regional industrial organiser for the union, said: "All our actions so far have been designed to cause the least disruption possible for passengers. "But our members are adamant they want to resolve this dispute and therefore decided to hold a 36-hour stoppage.
"It will be business as usual. "Passengers are advised to check-in as normal. We do not anticipate any serious delays." Manchester Airport has been at the centre of three security breaches this year and unions are calling for the government to investigate. Bill Morris, the TGWU's general secretary, has written to transport minister Stephen Byers following the security breakdowns.
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