In an unprecedented move, Ryanair cabin crew from across the airline’s network will come together for a summit to demand fair treatment from the company. The summit will be organised by Cabin Crew United in Dublin on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 July. This will be the first time that Ryanair cabin crew will come together to demand change at the airline.
James Bartholomeusz, from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), said: “after years of ignoring complaints from its workers, in December 2017 Ryanair finally announced that it would recognise trade unions. However, almost six months on there has been little progress from the airline. The first of its kind, July’s summit will bring together cabin crew to ensure that Ryanair keeps to its word.”
“Conditions at Ryanair have been heavily criticised over the last few years, with the range of issues highlighted including poverty pay, draconian disciplinary procedures, unachievable sales targets and staff having to pay for items that most decent employers provide.”
Prior to the summit, unions representing aviation workers are meeting in Brussels on Monday 4 June to discuss how they can best support Ryanair workers in winning fair treatment from the company. The meeting is being convened by the International Transport Workers’ Union (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), who are also supporting the July summit.
