Airport strike will cause disruption on 30th July

There is an increased risk of delays at most Brazilian airports as employees of the Brazilian Airport Infrastructure Company, a state-owned corporation responsible for the administration of the country's main commercial airports, will go on strike on 30 July 2008. Employees decided to strike after the company failed to reach an agreement with the workers over a change in the company's board of directors. The workers are also demanding a raise in salaries, allowances and Christmas bonuses. Workers at many of Brazil's main commercial airports, including Rio de Janeiro's (SBGL/GIG) and Sao Paulo's (SBGR/GRU) international airports, have agreed to join the strike. Only a minimum number of staff will stay at work to ensure the operation and security of the airports.