Security staff strike could hit airport

DUBLIN Airport could be paralysed by a security staff strike over the October Bank Holiday weekend after workers yesterday raised the possibility of a total withdrawal of labour.

The threat of an all-out strike increased after workers hit out at the hiring of new reduced hours staff. Some 400 staff work as Airport Search Units (ASUs) at passenger screening areas, but 33 new part-time workers began yesterday.

SIPTU had written to the Dublin Airport Authority on September 9 requesting the postponement of any intake of ‘short hours’ staff, who cover peak times until a review of current hours worked was completed.