Ryanair strikes set to hit key Spain airport next week as union calls for action

Ryanair strikes set to hit key Spain airport next week as union calls for action

The two main unions representing Ryanair's ground handling staff at Barajas Airport (Madrid) have called for 22 days of strikes throughout the year, starting on August 15, during a long weekend, in protest against sanctions imposed on workers and the abuse of overtime.

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