For those of you thinking that Ryanair will not deal with Balpa, Take a look at their filing to the US SEC .
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In addition, in the United Kingdom, the British Airline Pilots Association
(“BALPA”) in 2001 unsuccessfully sought to represent Ryanair’s U.K.-based pilots in their negotiations with the
Company. BALPA may request that a new ballot on representation be undertaken among Ryanair’s U.K. pilot
body, which, if successful, would allow the U.K. pilots to be represented by BALPA in negotiations over pilot
salaries and working conditions.
Labor Relations Could Expose the Company to Risk.
A variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the
Company’s recent profitability, may make it more difficult for Ryanair to maintain its current base salary levels
and current employee productivity and compensation arrangements. Consequently, there can be no assurance that
Ryanair’s existing employee compensation arrangements may not be subject to change or modification at any
time. However, given deterioration in the economic prospects of the Company, the Company has sought to freeze
certain employees’ pay and eliminate redundant positions. These steps may lead to deteriorations in labor
relations in the Company and could impact the Company’s business or results of operations.
This Info can be found in the Investor Relations section of the Ryanair Website.