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10 Aug 2018

Europe: Ministers from five European govts urge Ryanair to apply natl. labour laws to its workers

Ryanair is facing strikes by its pilots across Europe as exploratory talks between unions and the Ireland-based budget airline are reported to have broken down. In December 2017, Ryanair had annouced that it would recognise unions for the first time in the airline's history. Grievances range from pay and rosters to labour conditions including a lack of social security and employment protection.

In October 2018, it was announced that agreements on working conditions had been reached with pilot unions in several European countries. In November 2018, employment ministers from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands urged the firm to resolve ongoing disputes with local employees, warning that it could otherwise face legal trouble.

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