 Management wants to cut the wages of a third of staff |
Striking baggage handlers at Liverpool John Lennon Airport have rejected the latest pay offer from managers. About 120 staff at the airport walked out at 1900 GMT on Monday in the first of three proposed five-day strikes.
The handlers are striking over a plan which means many of them are facing a pay cut of 40%.
They voted on a new offer by management on Wednesday, which reduced that cut to 20%.
But the GMB union says a restructuring of the service could lead to 40% pay cuts for some staff, which is unacceptable.
Salary review
The current strike is due to end on Friday.
Passengers are being advised to check in as normal, as extra staff have been brought in to provide cover.
The airport says it needs to cut costs to remain competitive.
Under EU rules the airport has to open its baggage handling operation to competition.
It says it has reviewed the service and wants to regulate salaries.
For most staff that means their salary will increase or stay the same, and more staff will be taken on, but up to a third are facing the cuts.
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