In a standoff between Brussels Airlines and its cabin crew unions, a potentially disruptive strike has been averted following the submission of a written proposal by the airline’s management. The company had been under the looming threat of strike action after unions issued a notice. However, this threat has been temporarily diffused as the management’s proposal is now under evaluation by the concerned parties.
Olivier Van Camp, of the socialist union SETCa/BBTK, said on Saturday afternoon that the planned strike of Brussels Airlines cabin crew has been called off. Management has put on the table a “serious proposal”, according to him, on which staff will be consulted over the course of next month.
The proposal, which was received subsequent to the issuance of the strike notice, presents terms that would only be valid should the employees refrain from initiating a strike. It stipulates that the proposal remains conditional on the absence of any strike activity.
A joint statement is anticipated to be issued by the unions on Wednesday, indicating a collective response after thorough deliberation and evaluation of the proposal.
For the immediate future, all planned strike actions have been placed on hold, indicating a temporary respite in the looming industrial action. However, it’s crucial to note that a conclusive agreement has not yet been reached between the parties involved.