Unions declare strike actions at the national air traffic services provider until March 23, 2019 because the demands of the workers (a list of 25 points, including requests for career interruption, promotions and bonuses) are not heard. Already at the beginning of the month problems arose due to many sick leaves. Later during the month actions disrupted work in the control centres. On March 22, 2019 the Christian union ACV/CSC-Transcom, representing a part of the air traffic controllers at Skeyes, toughened its actions despite proposals by management. The actions resulted in “relatively small disturbances” for passengers and cargo flights. Despite an agreement with the socialist union the actions were prolonged until at least the end of the month with great support from a majority of the controllers.
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