UK pilots strike for first time in 4 decades
Pilots at Thomas Cook Airlines staged a strike Sept 8 for improved pay, the first time British flight deck crew have gone on strike in more than 40 years, according to BALPA. Thomas Cook said it was continuing to operate all services, using either non-union staff or BALPA members who did not support the industrial action. The 12-hour stoppage was staged because of what BALPA called deteriorating wage conditions at the airline. Taking into account inflation, pilots had effectively been suffering wage cuts for several years, BALPA said. It also accused Thomas Cook of making cuts to pilots’ terms and conditions and on taking an intransigent stance during the pay negotiations. “BALPA members have not been on strike since 1974, but with no sensible pay offer on the table Thomas Cook pilots have had no other option.” <br/>
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UK pilots strike for first time in 4 decades
Pilots at Thomas Cook Airlines staged a strike Sept 8 for improved pay, the first time British flight deck crew have gone on strike in more than 40 years, according to BALPA. Thomas Cook said it was continuing to operate all services, using either non-union staff or BALPA members who did not support the industrial action. The 12-hour stoppage was staged because of what BALPA called deteriorating wage conditions at the airline. Taking into account inflation, pilots had effectively been suffering wage cuts for several years, BALPA said. It also accused Thomas Cook of making cuts to pilots’ terms and conditions and on taking an intransigent stance during the pay negotiations. “BALPA members have not been on strike since 1974, but with no sensible pay offer on the table Thomas Cook pilots have had no other option.” <br/>
