Gatwick Airport (LGW) is preparing for flight delays as baggage screeners plan to strike over pay later this month (August 2025).
Announced by UK union, Unite, the strike will take place from 22–26 August, as well as 29–2 September, with all flights from Gatwick facing disruption during the strike.
The strike has been called by Unite over a pay dispute, with the union claiming that ICTS has not offered any sufficient pay rises despite a growth in profits of 46.9% over 2023.
Unite General Secretary, Sharon Graham, said:ICTS has more than enough money to offer these workers a fair pay rise. Not doing so is just corporate greed. ICTS’ Gatwick workers will receive Unite’s complete backing for as long as it takes during their strikes for fair pay.
Unite Regional Officer, Ben Davis, said:ICTS is entirely responsible for the disruption that will be caused to Gatwick passengers during the strike action. It can well afford to put forward an acceptable pay offer and that is what needs to happen.
Despite performing a critical role, these workers are amongst the lowest paid at the airport. Gatwick should be stepping in and pressuring ICTS to put an improved offer forward.
