Strike News
Iberia staff to launch strike action over job cuts
Passengers with Spanish airline Iberia are likely to face disruption in the coming weeks, with staff at the flag-carrier having announced 15 days of strikes. Staff are protesting against plans to cut 4,500 jobs at the carrier, roughly a quarter of the present workforce.
Cathay Pacific cabin crew threaten industrial action
Cabin crew at Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific have voted for industrial action in a dispute over pay. Cabin crew at the carrier have been calling for a five per cent increase in wages, but the airline has offered only two per cent.
Fresh strikes sweep Europe disrupting transport
Aviation in several European states has been disrupted as air traffic controllers walk out as part of a coordinated wave of strikes. Action by the European Trade Union Confederation has seen workers down tools in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy, with other protests planned in Belgium, Germany, and France.
European Trade Union Confederation seeks to disrupt aviation
The European Trade Union Confederation has announced it will seek a “day of action” tomorrow, with the potential to disrupt aviation across the continent. The body said in a statement the aim of the day is to call upon leaders to demonstrate their determination to get to end deterioration of employment in Europe.
Brittany Ferries services resumed as strike ends
Brittany Ferries has announced the end of industrial action at the line, with staff having agreed to a new pay deal. Services are now set to resume on Tuesday afternoon.
Greek transport hit by latest austerity strike
Extensive travel disruption is expected across Greece today due to the latest general strike in protest against austerity measures in the country. The 24-hour protest will affect air services and ferries.
Further strikes on hold at Lufthansa as talks resume
Cabin crew at German flag-carrier Lufthansa have ruled out strike action for the next six weeks as labour representatives and company executives engage in a mediation process. Members of the UFO union launched three days of strikes earlier this month, grounding hundreds of flights.
Third strike in a week at Lufthansa
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has been forced to cancel flights on Friday as cabin crew continue industrial action. Strikes last Friday and on Tuesday this week saw hundreds of flights grounded, mainly at Frankfurt Airport, as members of the UFO union walked out in a dispute over pay.
New strike forces Lufthansa cancellations
The second strike in a matter of days at German flag-carrier Lufthansa is causing disruption at Frankfurt Airport. Nearly 200 flights have been cancelled at the busiest airport in Germany, as cabin crew represented by the UFO trade union walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions.
New strike threat at Lufthansa
Cabin crew and German flag-carrier Lufthansa have confirmed they will strike again on Tuesday as a dispute over pay and conditions rumbles on. Services at Frankfurt were disrupted on Friday when members of the UFO union walked out as part of eight hours of industrial action.
UFO causes Lufthansa flight cancellations
A strike by the UFO trade union in Germany has caused a number of Lufthansa flights to be cancelled today. Cabin crew at the German flag-carrier walked out this morning at Frankfurt Airport after talks over pay and conditions broke down earlier in the week.
easyJet issues strike warning for Portugal flights
Low-cost airline easyJet has warned passengers flights to Portugal might be hit by strikes later today. Luton-based easyJet said there was a “small risk” there may be some late notice disruption of flights to and from Faro and Oporto due to industrial action by ground handling staff.