The UKBA are in dispute with the Government over certain pay agreements which the UK government are seeking to change. Currently the talks have broken down and unless there is an eleventh hour change of heart we are led to believe this will go-ahead. Strike times are 0700hrs Monday 8th March to 0700hrs Wednesday 10th March. All UKBA offices nationwide will be effected, the NCH should be staffed but to what strength we do not know.
Items that require manual intervention by UKBA (Likely to be affected)
- Carnet TIR / NCTS-TIR
- Seal Checks
- Examinations (Route 2)
- Import clearance
- Export NCTS Transit Documents
If the strike does go ahead it is nationally and therefore covers all ports and airports.