Bangkok--Oct 31--eTurboNews
Birmingham International Airport faces the second strike over the Christmas period in a row as Amicus trade union is preparing to ballot for industrial action at the Airport over the sacking of two members of staff.
The union will issue ballot papers to its members on 3rd November with the results expected on 18th November. Subject to the result the union will decide what action is deemed necessary but it is expected that in the absence of a deal the airport will face closure in the run up to the Christmas period.
The trade union which represents more than 200 members of staff at the airport said three allegations made against the two men suspended are without foundation and is demanding their immediate reinstatement.
Amicus say that covert surveillance techniques used by Birmingham International Airport breached Data Protection and Human Rights legislation and failed to substantiate the airports claims of unauthorised absence, falsification of records and breaches of trust and security made against the two men.
The union have also said that false accounts of established practices and permissions were given in evidence at the men's appeal hearing.
Amicus officer, Peter Coulson, said: "Birmingham International Airport is facing the second strike over Christmas in a row because two of our members with 52 years unblemished service between them have had their careers ended on grounds that are completely without foundation.
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