Those with travel plans over the festive period could see long delays and disruptions to their journeys as Border Force workers are set to vote on strike action.
The ISU, the Union for Borders, Immigration and Customs, is balloting its members for industrial action, including strike plans over Christmas and New Year, due to an ongoing pay dispute with the Home Office. The union has rejected a proposed 3% pay rise, calling it “completely unacceptable during the cost of living crisis”.
If the strike action goes ahead, this could spell long delays at airports and ports due to reduced staff at the borders. Imports of festive goods such as food and toys could also be impacted, The Express reports .
