Lufthansa Faces Pilot Strike Threat Over Pension Dispute
Lufthansa faces a labor dispute with around 4,800 pilots over pensions. The airline's CEO has stated that there are no funds to increase the occupational pension provision, leading to potential industrial action.
The dispute revolves around the pensions of pilots from Lufthansa Passage, Lufthansa Cargo, and other subsidiaries. In 2023, a majority of Lufthansa pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, voted in favor of strikes, with over 90% support among Lufthansa Passage pilots. The union initially demanded a tripling of the employer's contribution but reduced this demand during talks. Lufthansa plans to outsource smaller aircraft and pilot jobs to other airlines like United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Spirit Airlines by 2030, a move opposed by both the Cockpit union and the UFO cabin crew union. Pilots last went on strike in 2022 for one day, and passengers may face strikes in the coming weeks. No specific strike date has been announced yet, and the dispute's strength depends on Lufthansa's response. A settlement-ready offer is expected.
Lufthansa's labor dispute with pilots over pensions may lead to strikes in the coming weeks, depending on Lufthansa's response. The dispute involves pilots from various subsidiaries, with a majority supporting industrial action. Both pilot and cabin crew unions oppose Lufthansa's outsourcing strategy to airlines like United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Spirit Airlines.
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