London Stansted ABM passenger-assistance staff to strike 17–20 April over pay
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Over 100 ABM workers who assist passengers with reduced mobility at London Stansted Airport have voted to strike over pay. Unite says walkouts from 17 to 20 April will likely cause delays for travellers using special assistance services.
This alert was originally created on 16 April 2026.
Public Impact
Airport
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 21, 2026
On 16 April 2026, Unite suspended the planned 17–20 April walkouts by more than 100 ABM passenger‑assistance workers at London Stansted so members could vote on an improved pay offer; no strike took place on those dates.
⏸ Suspended
Apr 18, 2026
Unite has suspended the planned 17–20 April 2026 strike by more than 100 ABM passenger-assistance workers at London Stansted so members can vote on a new pay offer.
⏸ Suspended
🎯 Public impact
− Airport
Organizer
Affected Locations
- London Stansted Airport (Essex)
Sources
- https://www.aviationnews-online.com/public/index.php/article/stansted-flights-face-disruption-as-abm-workers-vote-to-strike
- https://centreforaviation.com/news/unite-the-union-confirms-strike-action-for-abm-staff-at-london-stansted-airport-1355041
- https://www.yourharlow.com/2026/03/23/possible-flight-delays-to-stansted-as-abm-workers-ballot-for-strikes
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