Gatwick strike: ‘Our members can’t wait any longer’, says union boss

The Independent's Simon Calder interviewed Unite union regional officer Dominic Rothwell following the announcement that airport staff at Gatwick will strike for eight days this summer. Rothwell claimed that the union's members could not 'wait any longer' and said that they are requesting a pay rise upwards of 20%. The strikes are due to take place over the busiest period of the summer holidays at the end of July and beginning of August. Watch more from Independent TV at https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB