Lufthansa Faces Pilot Strike Over Pension Demands
Lufthansa faces a potential pilot strike over pension demands. The dispute, involving around 4,800 pilots, has seen the union reduce its initial tripling of the employer's contribution. The airline has previously canceled its entire schedule during major pilot strikes.
The pilot union, Cockpit, rejects Lufthansa's claim that meeting their demands is unaffordable, citing the airline's profits and planned dividend payouts. They seek transparent internal accounting and a lasting solution for occupational pension provision. A majority of Lufthansa pilots have voted in favor of industrial action.
The union opposes Lufthansa's plans to outsource smaller aircraft and pilot jobs to other airlines like delta airlines and southwest airlines by 2030. Both the pilots' union (VC) and the cabin crew union (UFO) are against this strategy. The strength of the upcoming strike depends on Lufthansa's response, with a settlement-ready offer expected.
Lufthansa passengers may face strikes in the coming weeks if the airline and the pilot union cannot reach an agreement on pension demands. No specific strike date has been announced yet. The company's CEO has stated that there are no funds to improve the 'already very good' occupational pension provision.
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