Most Air France unions cancel planned June strikes

Most Air France unions have called off strikes planned for June 23-26 in the latest twist in a months-long conflict with staff over pay that has so far led to 15 strike days, the resignation of the former Air France-KLM group CEO and a financial cost of around E400m. The unions said their threat of further strikes had led to off-the-record negotiations with management, but added: “Air France’s unions are convinced it will be more efficient to wait to speak to the right person and therefore takes the decision to suspend its planned strikes for June 23-26.” Unions that have called off the strike are those representing pilots (SNPL, Alter), ground staff (CGT, FO and SUD) and air stewards (SNPNC, Unsa-PNC, CFTC, SNGAF). Just one pilot union, SPAF, has maintained its strike notice for June 23-26. The interim management team that is steering Air France-KLM through the crisis is expected to announce a replacement for former CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac in the coming weeks.<br/>