Airport cleaners vote for strike

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Cleaners at Manchester Airport have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over a pay row.

About 95% of Initial Air Services staff have backed the action after the company imposed a 2% pay offer which was previously rejected by workers.

Sharon Cowell from the Unite union said members had "no choice" but to proceed with action after bosses refused to hold "meaningful negotiations."

The firm said they "continue to seek a resolution to the situation".

'Clear message'

Initial Air Services said it is engaged in ongoing dialogue with the union.

Ms Cowell said: "Following the collapse of talks with the company and their refusal to hold meaningful negotiations to resolve the dispute our members have no choice but to proceed with industrial action.

"These results are sending a clear message to the company that our members are willing to fight for a decent wage.

"Unite are calling on Initial to return to negotiations to try to settle the dispute over pay."