Western Isles airports will close to scheduled flights over three full days later this month due to strike action.
Unite the union is in a pay dispute with Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL).
The union represents security staff, baggage handlers, ground crew along with those working in fire and rescue, security and administration.
Staff will walk out at Barra, Benbecula and Stornoway airports on 21, 22, and 23 February.
Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary, said: “Inflation is at a generational high yet the HIAL group believe a substantial real terms pay cut is what our hard working members deserve. This is completely unacceptable.”
She said strike action is “entirely the fault of airport management and the Scottish Government.
"Unite will fully support our members in the fight for better jobs, pay and conditions across the Highlands and Islands.”
Shauna Wright, Unite industrial officer said: “Unite believes our hard working members who keep the airports operating in isolated and rural communities across Scotland deserve far more than what is currently on the table.
“Unite is once again calling on the Scottish Government to meet with us, the workers and HIAL management to fund an improved pay offer, and to deliver more investment in these communities.
Inglis Lyon, HIAL’s managing director said: “We apologise in advance for the disruption this action by Unite colleagues will cause for our airlines and passengers. I would urge anyone intending to travel on these dates to contact with their airline.”
“The enhanced offer we presented maximised the flexibility within the Scottish Government’s pay policy. However, we remain in dialogue with Transport Scotland and the trade unions in an attempt to resolve the matter.”
Western Isles airports will close over three days of strike action
7 February 2023
