Airline Staff Members Cast Votes for Potential Walkout at Lufthansa
Tensions are mounting at Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, as the pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), prepares for a crucial vote that could potentially lead to another strike. The vote, which affects around 4,800 employees, is scheduled to run from next Friday, 12.9., until the end of September.
The VC has declared the negotiations on occupational pension with Lufthansa as failed, following seven rounds of negotiations. Andreas Pinheiro, VC President, stated that Lufthansa had not presented a serious offer during these talks. Pinheiro also mentioned that Lufthansa blocks and stalls, rejects everything, and does not enter into any compromise during negotiations, which led to the initiation of the vote.
The current status of negotiations regarding occupational pension and the so-called transition pension remains unsuccessful. The new lead negotiator for Lufthansa, if the VC strike is approved, has not been explicitly named in the provided search results.
The pilots' union had previously called on Lufthansa to negotiate on company pensions and the so-called transition pension, but these talks were unsuccessful. The VC's wage committee declared negotiations on occupational pension with Lufthansa as failed.
It is important to note that no strike action is planned until the vote is concluded. However, if the vote results in approval for a strike, it could potentially disrupt operations at Lufthansa and its cargo subsidiary. The VC has a history of organizing strikes, with a one-day strike at Lufthansa's core company taking place in 2022.
The VC is urging its members to cast their votes starting next Friday (12.9.). The outcome of the vote could be a significant turning point in the ongoing negotiations between the VC and Lufthansa. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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