Airport security workers abandon strikeDEAN KOZANIC/FAIRFAX NZ Airport security staff have abandoned plans to strike in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch from July 20. Airport security workers have abandoned plans for a strike timed to cause disruption for school holiday travellers. Airline Pilots Association president Tim Robinson said the proposed lock-out could significantly lower New Zealand's aviation security defences and may result in a period of vulnerability. New Zealand's Aviation Security Service (Avsec) reached an agreement with two unions to avoid the strikes set to take place at the end of the month. READ MORE:* Unions head to court over lockout threat* Warning striking airport staff could be locked out* School holiday travel chaos - Government to step in?

Source: Stuff July 13, 2016 08:15 UTC