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Leeds Bradford Airport has issued a statement responding to proposed industrial action.
The airport has acknowledged the proposed industrial action due to take place between October 16 and 18, which will involve a group of operational colleagues.
The strike at Leeds Bradford Airport is set to begin at 3am on Friday, October 16, and involves workers from air traffic control, customer experience, security, and cleaning teams.
The industrial action will run until 6am on Sunday, October 18, with air traffic control staff beginning their strike from 6am on the Friday.
Unite said the dispute centres on pay, with workers seeking parity with colleagues at other UK airports.
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In its statement, Leeds Bradford Airport said: "We respect the right of employees to participate in lawful industrial action.
"However, we are disappointed by this and do not believe strike action is the right way to resolve the issues still under discussion.
"The airport has made what we believe is a fair and responsible offer that is significantly above inflation and reflects both current economic conditions and the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business.
"Our priority now is to minimise disruption for customers, many of whom have worked hard and saved for important holidays, family visits, and business travel.
"At this stage, we anticipate running near-normal operations during the period.
"Leeds Bradford Airport plays a vital role in connecting Yorkshire to the world.
"Industrial action has the potential to cause inconvenience for thousands of customers and local businesses who rely on those connections.
"We remain committed to constructive dialogue with Unite and would welcome continued discussions aimed at reaching a resolution.
"It is important to recognise that any profits generated by Leeds Bradford Airport are reinvested back into the airport and has been for a number of years.
"Those funds support improvements to facilities, infrastructure, operations, and customer experience including the ongoing LBA:REGEN project which saw the opening of a new central search zone and staff welfare facilities this week."
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