Strikes announced at major airport in Spain: Passengers are told to arrive ‘earlier than usual’ throughout August

WORKERS at a major airport in Spain will continue their partial strike throughout the month of August, it has emerged. 

The industrial action has been extended by security personnel at Alicante-Elche on the Costa Blanca. 

Hosteltur reports that this may cause delays at baggage control in departures throughout August.

The action is being organised by several trade unions, including CSIF, CCOO, USO and UGT. 

More than 290 security workers are being called to support the partial strikes during the height of the summer season. 

Workers are demanding improvements in conditions to solve the ‘high incidence of psychosocial risks’ on the 3.30am shift, as well as a better ‘work-life balance’. 

The unions have called strikes on August 1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30 and 31, between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am and 6pm and 7pm. 

Some airlines, such as Jet2, are already advising their passengers that they should arrive at the airport earlier than usual on these days. 

Sources from airport operator Aena said there have yet to be significant delays to Alicante’s operations.