Strike News
Flights hit by new Greek strike action
Flights to and from Greece have been severely disrupted today as air traffic controllers join union members taking industrial action against national austerity measures.
Strong support for further strikes at BA
Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of further industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Employees voted eight-to-one in favour of new strikes, with disruption now possible over the Easter break.
Spanish Airport strikes called off
Airport workers in Spain have cancelled 22 days of strikes that were threatening to cause major disruption for travellers over the Easter and summer holidays.
Spanish strikes set to be called off
Holidaymakers set to travel over Easter look likely to be spared a series of strikes by Spanish airport employees. A preliminary agreement between unions and employers has been reached, potentially averting plans for up to 22 days of industrial action.
Spanish airport strike moves closer as talks collapse
Talks aimed at averting a series of strikes at Spanish airports have broken down, with thousands of travellers now facing delays over the Easter holidays. Initial discussions between airport authority Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea and the Spanish government failed to reach agreement earlier, with 22 days of strike action subsequently announced.
Spanish air strike threatened over Easter
Airport staff at state owned AENA, the Spanish national airport authority, have threatened 22 days of strikes starting on 20th April. The threatened strikes planned over the Easter holiday, May bank holiday and in the height of summer, are in protest to the government’s partial privatisation of the airport management company.
Redundancies prompt strike action at Japan Airlines
Cabin crew at Japan Airlines are preparing to walk out on strike on Christmas Day as the carrier prepares to make a series of redundancies. The airline was rescued from financial collapse by the Japanese government earlier this year, with a recovery plan approved by courts in November.
Greece hit by fresh strike action
Civil unrest sweeping Greece has seen the national tourist infrastructure hit by significant disruption. Planes have been grounded at international airports, while rail, ferry and bus services have all been hit during a general strike.
Spanish airports return to full operation
Spanish airports have returned to operating at full capacity after the government reopened airspace and forced striking air-traffic controllers to return to work. The government declared a state of alarm on Saturday, taking emergency measures after air traffic controllers staged a walk out on Friday, forcing authorities to close Spanish airspace for 18 hours and leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Unite lashes out at BA following suspension
Tensions were again rising in the battle between British Airways and Unite earlier today following the suspension of a member of cabin crew. The British flag-carrier allegedly suspended Ms Andrea Molton following attempts to collect Christmas money for fellow employees presently suspended following strike action earlier in the year.
Disruption sweeps Portugal as strike begins
Road, rail and air traffic has been severely disrupted in Portugal as workers walk out on strike over a proposed austerity budget. Members of the UGT and CGTP trade unions have joined the industrial action, which is expected to last for 24-hours.
Unite elects hardline candidate ahead of BA battle
The mastermind of the Unite action against British Airways, Len McCluskey, has been elected to lead the union following a ballot. Unite recently rejected the latest contract offer from the airline, with the battle expected to see further industrial unrest during the winter.