Lufthansa pilots to decide on work stoppage through ballot
Lufthansa, Germany's largest airline, is currently in the midst of a significant development as its pilots and Lufthansa Cargo employees are voting on a potential strike. The vote, led by the pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), is expected to run until the end of September.
The strike vote is a direct result of the failure to reach an agreement on occupational pension during negotiations that took place in May. The VC president, Andreas Pinheiro, has been vocal about Lufthansa's approach during these talks, implying that the airline may have been uncooperative, blocking, stalling, and rejecting every proposal, refusing to make concessions.
Pinheiro stated that Lufthansa failed to make a serious offer during seven rounds of negotiations, a fact that has been cited as a reason for the strike vote. He also accused Lufthansa of a lack of good faith, suggesting that the airline did not take the negotiations seriously.
The VC's wage committee declared the negotiations on occupational pension a failure, and the union had initially demanded talks on pensions and transition payments from Lufthansa in May. These demands affected around 4,800 employees.
Despite the ongoing vote, no strike action is planned until the vote is concluded. The VC president's comments indicate that a constructive resolution to the pension dispute is still possible, but it requires a serious and cooperative approach from Lufthansa.
Negotiations between the VC and Lufthansa in May yielded no results, and the talks have been a point of contention ever since. The VC president's statements suggest that the breakdown of these negotiations may have led to the initiation of the strike vote.
As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to monitor developments closely. The potential strike could significantly impact Lufthansa's operations and the travel plans of thousands of passengers. The airline and the VC have a responsibility to find a resolution that is fair and beneficial to all parties involved.
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