Virgin Atlantic pilots vote for industrial action over union recognition
Pilots at Virgin Atlantic voted Friday to work to rule from Dec 23 in a dispute over sole recognition of their union, the latest round of industrial action to threaten Christmas holiday air travel. Over half of Virgin Atlantic's around 900 pilots are represented by the Professional Pilots' Union (PPU). The PPU said the ballot turnout was 80.3%, with 88.6% voting in favour of industrial action. "The action will see a removal of 'pilot goodwill' with pilots who are members of the PPU working strictly to their contract," it said. "It is possible that this may leave some flights not covered for the duration of any action, which has the potential to continue indefinitely," it added. "We expect our flying programme to remain unaffected during this period," Virgin Atlantic said. <br/>
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Virgin Atlantic pilots vote for industrial action over union recognition
Pilots at Virgin Atlantic voted Friday to work to rule from Dec 23 in a dispute over sole recognition of their union, the latest round of industrial action to threaten Christmas holiday air travel. Over half of Virgin Atlantic's around 900 pilots are represented by the Professional Pilots' Union (PPU). The PPU said the ballot turnout was 80.3%, with 88.6% voting in favour of industrial action. "The action will see a removal of 'pilot goodwill' with pilots who are members of the PPU working strictly to their contract," it said. "It is possible that this may leave some flights not covered for the duration of any action, which has the potential to continue indefinitely," it added. "We expect our flying programme to remain unaffected during this period," Virgin Atlantic said. <br/>
