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<p>UK aviation operates in the private sector; and industrial relations are managed
between the employers and the unions. Any instances of industrial action are for Gatwick
to manage with their airlines, ground handlers and other organisations.</p><p> </p><p>A
number of strikes were announced over the summer by ground handlers and service providers
for passengers with reduced mobility at Gatwick. Department for Transport officials
engaged with the airport and with ground handlers to ensure that robust plans were
in place to manage disruption.</p><p> </p><p>As a result of negotiation between the
Unions and the employer, the strikes were cancelled.</p>
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