UNITE has said up to three quarters of security staff at Belfast International Airport could be facing redundancy in the aftermath of the Covid travel restrictions.
The union said an aviation rescue strategy, to safeguard future of both Belfast airports, was now needed from Stormont in order to save jobs.
George Brash, Unite Regional Officer for security workers employed by Wilson James at Belfast International Airport, said more than 50 staff are facing redundancy.
"Unite has received a HR1 notification from Wilson James for proposals to make redundant 54 workers at Belfast International Airport.
"This announcement is only the latest in a string of job-losses at Belfast International and City airports.
"As Unite has repeatedly highlighted, there is now a serious threat hanging over the future of both airports as vital security workers, baggage handlers, check-in staff, cabin crew and pilots have been laid off," he said.
"Again we are left asking what exactly the politicians in Stormont are doing to safeguard the aviation sector and the future of these critical regional transportation hubs"
