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Lufthansa employees are going on strike again! Ground services personnel working at the German airline Lufthansa are set to go on strike again. In a written statement issued by the United Services Union (Verdi), it was stated that a strike call has been made for ground services personnel working at Lufthansa at Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, and Stuttgart airports. The statement indicated that the warning strike would begin at 04:00 local time on February 20 and end at 07:10 on February 21. The union is demanding a 12.5% wage increase for ground services personnel, with a minimum of 500 euros, and additionally, they are requesting a 3,000 euro bonus for employees to compensate for high inflation. Ground services personnel at Lufthansa had previously gone on a warning strike on February 7, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 900 out of 1000 flights operated by the airline and affecting around 100,000 passengers. https://lnkd.in/d6PvE85u #Atfweeklyvoyage #lufthansaairport #zamgrevi #bülten #newsalert #news #strike

The union representing #AirCanada's pilots says the airline needs to "get serious" at the bargaining table as a strike deadline nears. How can travellers prepare? Here are six things to know about #AirCanada's possible work stoppage. #aviation #aviationnews #airlines #airtravel #travelindustry #travelindustrynews

Flight Attendants at several airlines in the US and Canada begin picketing, after Alaska Airlines attendants voted authorizing a strike. Some thoughts ... ✔ Striking will be hard because US Airlines are governed by the Railway Labor Act (remember Congress' imposition of a deal on railroad workers last fall). They need to be given permission to strike, unlike the NLRA. ✔Nevertheless, the attendants have a decent amount of leverage, given the labor shortage, the post-pandemic travel boom, and many pilots just got significant deals (like 50%-70% increases over 4 years). ✔One interesting feature of these negotiations, is the Union is going after a little known aspect of being a flight attendant, that they do not get full pay when boarding and unboarding the aircraft -- or rather when the door is open. (The article says no pay, but my understanding was most get $2 an hour when the aircraft door is open. I once had to do an emergency landing in dallas (that was not my destination) because of lighting and the aircraft sat on the tarmac for 3 hours with the door open. They got $2 an hour during this time). ✔ The Employer will argue this is to incentivize on time departures. That may be true. Rightly or wrongly, it is does sort of stick out as a provision many in the public would think is unfair and attendants would argue most late departures are not caused by them. (Like my lightning example). ✔ The recent increase in worker power has exposed more provisions like this. For example, on Broadway, actors and stage managers are not paid for so called "development work," because it does not lead directly to revenue to the theaters. They just authorized a strike, partly for this issue. ✔Again, I am not rendering an opinion one way or another on the wisdom or fairness of any of these provisions, but I do wonder if these types of work rules will survive the current environment. #collectivebargaining #laborrelations #unions #airlineindustry https://lnkd.in/eSrBBzr8

DISRUPTION: Strike to cause major disruption to Lufthansa flights this Tuesday – ground staff union calls another one-day stoppage in pay dispute with airline. Click below for the full story #airlines #airlinenews #airlineindustry #aviation #aviationnews #travelindustry #travelindustrynews #businesstravel #corporatetravel #travelmanagement

FRENCH STRIKE ON VUELING AIRLINES... The French staff of a budget airline have filed a strike notice for the Ascension holiday weekend in May, predicted to be a busy weekend for travel in France. French cabin crew of the Spanish low-cost airline Vueling have filed a strike notice from Wednesday, May 8th to Sunday, May 12th. May 8th and 9th are both public holidays in France this year, as the Christian holiday of Ascension falls next to the May 8th holiday of VE Day, and travel is predicted to be busy as many plan to take advantage of the rare double holiday for a trip away. The union representing French cabin crew has accused management of "unfair negotiations" as well as an "inhumane pace of work" for staff. They say that the strike notice could be renewed for the latter part of May and June if negotiations fail. The strike notice comes after a planned strike of French air traffic controllers on April 25th was called off at the last moment when an agreement was reached about changes to working conditions - albeit called off too late to avoid wide-scale disruption. Details of Vueling flight cancellations will be disclosed nearer the time, but anyone with a flight booked for those days with the Spanish low-cost carrier should check with the airline before going to the airport. europeanamericantravel.com

United Airlines' flight attendants went on strike during Labor Day weekend, causing significant disruptions to travel plans. The strike has thrown airports into chaos as many flights were delayed or canceled. This protest is part of a broader dispute between the flight attendants' union and United Airlines over working conditions and pay. The timing of the strike has exacerbated the situation as Labor Day is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The strike is significantly affecting New York and New Jersey, particularly at major airports like Newark Liberty International Airport, a key hub for United. Many flights to and from these airports are facing delays and cancellations, leading to travel disruptions for passengers during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Travelers in the region are experiencing longer wait times and are being advised to explore alternative travel options or adjust their plans. The duration of the strike by #UnitedAirlines flight attendants is currently unclear. The situation is ongoing, and the union and airline are in negotiations. Travelers are advised to check their flight status and consider alternative arrangements. #aviationlaw #faa #flightattendants #legalexperts #newyork #newjersey https://lnkd.in/eyDscwKK

“United Airlines has begun negotiations with the Teamsters union, which is pushing for a new contract covering 10,000 aviation maintenance and related workers in the United States, the labor union said on Tuesday. The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee is seeking industry-leading wages, a faster timeline for reaching the top pay rate, improved healthcare benefits and higher safety standards. The negotiations — which have begun four months before the current contract is set to become amendable — come at a time when thousands of maintenance staff members and flight attendants across airlines are demanding higher wages and more benefits after carriers posted record profits helped by a rebound in travel demand post-pandemic. Separately, United Airlines' flight attendants are set to vote in August on whether to authorize a strike if an agreement on a new employment contract cannot be reached.” All the big airlines got billions of our tax dollars to keep them afloat during COVID - typically what one refers to as socialism. The least they can do is pay their people fairly. #SupportUnions #VoteBlue

🚨 Aer Lingus Pilots Strike Causes Major Travel Disruptions 🚨 Mark Tighe, leader of the Aer Lingus pilots union, has accused the airline of moving from “negotiation phase to union busting phase,” as ongoing industrial action wreaks havoc on travel plans. Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Tighe highlighted that this situation, driven by what he calls "corporate greed" from Aer Lingus management, has led to significant disruptions for passengers. 💬 "Pilots in the union do not want to be in this situation, but due to the executive management's greed, where they received a 66% increase, they refuse to acknowledge the reasonability of an accumulative inflationary pay increase," said Tighe. Key Disruptions: 270 flights canceled and counting, causing major inconveniences for tens of thousands of passengers. Ongoing work-to-rule action, with pilots refusing to work overtime, accept roster changes, or handle out-of-hours management requests. Eight-hour strike planned for Saturday, threatening further disruptions. Despite the turmoil, the Irish Labour Court has opted not to intervene at this time, leaving passengers in limbo as the dispute shows no signs of immediate resolution. Tighe emphasized that pilots have strong support from other Aer Lingus staff and reiterated that their goal is to maintain their pay, not improve it. He accused Aer Lingus of shifting from negotiation to union-busting tactics and failing to engage in meaningful dialogue. Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris has urged both parties to engage in talks and find a compromise, stressing the need to avoid prolonged disruption. ✈️ This ongoing dispute highlights the critical impact of labor disputes on passengers and the travel industry. It's a stark reminder of the need for fair and effective negotiations. #AerLingus #AviationNews #TravelDisruption

Frontier Airlines Faces Potential Strike: A Look at the Labor Dispute Frontier Airlines is facing a potential strike after its flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to authorize industrial action. The attendants are protesting against changes to the airline's business model, which they say have resulted in reduced pay and tighter schedules. This situation highlights the growing tension between airlines and their employees in the wake of cost-cutting measures and industry changes. It also raises questions about the impact of labor disputes on the airline industry and the traveling public. What are your thoughts on the Frontier Airlines labor dispute? Share your insights in the comments below. #FrontierAirlines #Strike #LaborDispute #FlightAttendants #AirlineIndustry #LaborRelations #TravelDisruptions #Negotiations #EmployeeRights #WentWorld https://lnkd.in/eDzSuPCU