Ryanair staff called to strike in Italy, but pilots to keep flying

Three Italian unions confirmed Friday their call to Ryanair workers to strike for 4 hours Feb 10, while Italy's main pilots union, ANPAC, said it would not participate. Ryanair confirmed in December it will recognise unions for all staff but has said it wants to formalise relations with pilot unions first, something it is struggling with in some countries. It has agreed a recognition deal with British pilot union BALPA, but Spanish union SEPLA this week said management was not negotiating in good faith. The Cgil, Cisl and Uil unions in Italy, representing mainly cabin and ground crew, said they would walk out because they have not been included in contract negotiations with the airline. Italian pilot union ANPAC said it would not participate because it is currently in talks with Ryanair, including for a pay increase. <br/>