Spanish airport workers call two-day strike
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A two-day strike by Spanish airport workers will affect every airport in Spain at the height of the summer holidays.
The industrial action will take place on August 18 and 26 and is expected to cause travel chaos during the busiest month of the year for air travel.
Three Spanish unions - CCOO, UGT and USO - announced the strikes today, which will involve 60,000 baggage handlers and other ground staff at all of the country's international airports. 
A two-day strike by Spanish airport workers will affect every airport in Spain at the height of the summer holidays.
The industrial action will take place on August 18 and 26 and is expected to cause travel chaos during the busiest month of the year for air travel.
Three Spanish unions - CCOO, UGT and USO - announced the strikes today, which will involve 60,000 baggage handlers and other ground staff at all of the country's international airports.
Grounded: Iberia planes are seen at Barajas airport in Madrid. Spanish airport staff have voted in favour of a strike this monthThe first day of strike action coincides with the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI in Madrid to take part in World Youth Day celebrations.In a joint statement the unions said the strikes were necessary as handling companies have repeatedly broken industrial agreements with workers.
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