TREATMENT OF STAFF EMPLOYED BY HEATHROW EXPRESS

That this House is appalled at the clear victimisation of staff and union representatives employed by Heathrow Express; notes that the continued provocative actions of Heathrow Express have resulted in members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union being forced to take industrial action to defend their colleagues; is concerned at reports that the British Airports Authority (BAA) is working in conjunction with Heathrow Express in efforts to end trade union organisation through the UK airport industry; is further concerned that Heathrow Express and BAA's actions and bullying approach to staff will paint a damaging image to visitors to the UK especially in this Olympic year; and calls on BAA and Heathrow Express urgently to meet the unions to resolve this dispute.