German union to start pay talks for Ryanair cabin crew Wednesday

German union Verdi will meet Ryanair in Dublin Wednesday to start pay talks for around 1,000 cabin crew working in Germany for the airline, it said. Verdi is seeking a substantial pay increase for cabin crew, it said Monday, and wants Ryanair to recognise German law and pay social security contributions. "Through seasonal shifts and a lack of guaranteed flight hours, some full-time employees receive gross pay of only around E1,000 a month. That's completely unacceptable," Verdi board member Christine Behle said. Ryanair disputed that figure. "Our pilots earn up to E190,000 in Germany (and up to E200,000 across Europe), and our cabin crew earn up to E40,000 and enjoy excellent working conditions including favourable rosters and unmatched job security," a spokesman said. <br/>