Ryanair to recognise Unions
Announcement today caused entirely by the threat of strikes in Ireland, Portugal and some other EU states, that Ryanair has agreed to recognise Unions in those countries and has also invited UK's BALPA to attend meetings to discuss "terms and conditions".
This from the LCC famous for its' boss M O'L saying only a couple of weeks ago the "Hell would freeze over" before he acknowledged any "aviation professional's" right to Industrial representation.
Described by the COO on the radio this morning as an "evolution of the business model" whereby "Aviation Professionals" (not "Pilots") should be recognised for the "contribution they make to the business".
As Traf has said many times, stupid, small minded, spiteful snipes at CX's "aviation professionals" can reap huge penalties in terms of fuel usage, OTP etc. Far bigger than the perceived "savings" announced by the bean counters and their puppets.
The worm is turning and the hell of Cathay Pacific is about to freeze over. Good Luck all………