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Can strikes legally shut airports?
Yes, strikes can legally shut down an airport if enough essential staff participate, as Unite suggests could happen at Leeds Bradford. UK law protects the right to strike, provided the union follows specific balloting procedures. Employers cannot simply fire striking workers for participating in lawful industrial action.
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