Christian trade unionists from NCE and ACV are pressing ahead with their strike at Brussels Airlines. Talks did not lead to a solution and consequently cabin crews are taking strike action. The socialist and liberal unions, the two largest unions at the company, are awaiting the outcome of yet another meeting before they take a decision. Brussels Airlines says about 8 out of 10 flights will be able to go ahead. The industrial conflict mainly centres on pay and work pressure. During the pandemic, cabin crews saw wages cut and increased productivity and accepted shorter rest periods. Now that Brussels Airlines is doing better financially, flight attendants want their fair share.
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