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Joint action by aviation workers hits Ryanair
20 October 2006
After industrial action that started on Monday 16th, Ryanair faces more disruption as aviation workers in both Italy and Spain prepare for strikes next week.
In Italy, workers are protesting because Ryanair refused to talk to the union they joined, the ITF-affiliated FIT-CISL. The company has suspended cabin crew who refused to handle non-essential in-flight sales. The union may start strike action next week, pending a court decision.
Spanish baggage handlers, members of ITF affiliate CC.OO., are due to take strike action again on Monday 23rd October. Workers have been protesting about Ryanair's disregard of negotiated agreements, of the right to join a union and even of statutory requirements.
"Joint action by unions across Europe is a reaction to the company's appalling treatment of workers. The O'Leary virus of disrespect for workers and passengers has spread throughout Europe - and there will be Europe-wide consequences", said Ingo Marowsky of the International Transport Workers Federation.
Marowsky added that the ITF has received hundreds of messages of support and sympathy, via its campaign website www.ryan-be-fair.org, set up for Ryanair employees in 2004 to allow them the freedom to discuss their work, conditions and any problems they have.
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