MORE than 900 workers across Scotland’s busiest airports could be headed for strike this summer as employers put “boosting profits before people,” Unite warned today.

Ballots are already under way among ICTS security staff based at Glasgow and Aberdeen, with further ballots of Menzies Aviation workers at Glasgow and Edinburgh, and Edinburgh Airport Ltd due to open this week.

Unite industrial officer Carrie Donoghue warned: “Any strike action would ground planes and passengers during an expectedly busy period with the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games.

“The blame for this situation arising will lie entirely with these extremely wealthy companies. 

“They can end these disputes immediately, and in doing so they can give the travelling public peace of mind.”

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The companies involved are all highly profitable. They can easily afford to give our members fair and reasonable pay offers but have decided to put boosting profits before people.”

A Glasgow Airport spokesperson said last week: “We are aware of ongoing talks between Unite and ICTS and are keen to ensure that this dialogue results in a positive resolution.”