Ryanair pilots frustrated by ‘glacial’ progress on pay claim

Holidaymakers face potential disruption next month as Ryanair pilots ballot for strike in a row over pay. Members of the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) – part of trade union Fórsa – directly employed by Ryanair met Tuesday over the carrier’s lack of response to a pay claim they submitted in February. The pilots began balloting for industrial action, up to and including strike action, at noon Tuesday. The vote is due to end Aug 9th, indicating that any stoppages could begin in the middle of next month. “This reflects the frustration and disappointment with the lack of meaningful engagement with Ryanair,” The union said, describing progress on the pay claim as “glacial”. If pilots vote for industrial action, the union will have to serve at least 7 days’ notice before its members strike. <br/>