Concern grows over possible airport security screener strike

Posted Oct 27, 2012 06:47:20 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt is worried that 800 airport security screeners in Atlantic Canada could go on strike on Thursday.

Their current contract expires the day before.

Raitt is asking the Canada Industrial Labour Relations Board to review the matter, and ensure public safety would not be affected by walkout.

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