Ryanair and unions
The Irish airline Ryanair recognises several pilot unions, while it has more limited recognition of cabin-crew and on ground staff. In 2017, Ryanair reversed its long time anti-union stance and recognized pilot unions for the first time.[1][2]
Ireland
Ryanair faced down Irish trade unions on multiple occasions. In the 1990s against SIPTU after a strike in Dublin Airport, and in a landmark ruling "Ryanair v. The Labour Court", the court determined Ryanair had a right to operate a non-union company.[2]
In 2022 Ryanair announced a tentative collective agreement with pilots union Fórsa union.[3]
Belgium
In 2011, Belgium cabin-crew members of Ryanair sued in local court, demanding that Ryanair observe Belgian labour laws instead of Irish labour laws, the country of the headquarters.[citation needed]
Italy
In August 2018, Ryanair signed its first agreement with Italian pilot union ANPAC.[4]
References
- ^ Topham, Gwyn (2017-12-15). "Ryanair to recognise unions to prevent pilots' strike before Christmas". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
- ^ S2CID 248589630.
- ^ "Ryanair agrees four-year pay deal with Irish pilots union". Reuters. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- EuroNews. Retrieved 2022-12-13.