ANZEIGE
Immigration workers to stage 48-hour strike Oct. 13-14 in the UK. Border clearance delays likely at some airports and seaports.
Locations affected by this alert: United Kingdom
• Event: Immigration worker strike
• Location: Nationwide
• Time Frame: Oct. 13-14
• Impact: Border clearance delays possible
Summary
Immigration workers will stage a 48-hour strike Oct. 13-14 across the UK to protest planned schedule changes. The work stoppage is being organized by the ISU union, which represents immigration workers at the UK Border Agency.
The strike may result in border clearance delays at airports and seaports across the country. Officials have stated that disruptions are likely at Heathrow Airport (LHR) where an expected 600 workers are expected to strike. Travelers to other destinations, including Gatwick Airport (LGW) could experience delays, especially non-UK citizens. Disruptions are also possible at ferry terminals in Paris and Brussels and at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, northern France, where immigration officers are also stationed.
Advice
Allow additional time for border clearance at airports and seaports Oct. 13-14.
Locations affected by this alert: United Kingdom
• Event: Immigration worker strike
• Location: Nationwide
• Time Frame: Oct. 13-14
• Impact: Border clearance delays possible
Summary
Immigration workers will stage a 48-hour strike Oct. 13-14 across the UK to protest planned schedule changes. The work stoppage is being organized by the ISU union, which represents immigration workers at the UK Border Agency.
The strike may result in border clearance delays at airports and seaports across the country. Officials have stated that disruptions are likely at Heathrow Airport (LHR) where an expected 600 workers are expected to strike. Travelers to other destinations, including Gatwick Airport (LGW) could experience delays, especially non-UK citizens. Disruptions are also possible at ferry terminals in Paris and Brussels and at the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, northern France, where immigration officers are also stationed.
Advice
Allow additional time for border clearance at airports and seaports Oct. 13-14.
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