Border force staff hold picket line at Gatwick Airport

The transcript discusses a union's strike action due to a 6-month mandate, involving 140,000 members. The union seeks a 10% pay rise to match inflation, as members received only a 2.1% increase despite being key workers during the pandemic. The union has strong member support, with over 80% favoring industrial action. The strike aims to pressure the government for better pay, not to disrupt the public, who largely support the cause.

What is the main reason for the strike action mentioned in the text?

How many members were balloted for the strike action?

What percentage pay rise are the members claiming?

What was the public's response to the members' work during the pandemic?

What is the threshold percentage turnout required for the ballot mentioned?