- Ryanair pilots who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) will strike on Wednesday 20 December as part of a dispute over workers' rights.
- Ryanair says action threatened by less than 28% of Dublin pilots.
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Ryanair hit by Ireland pilot Christmas strike
Ryanair pilots in Ireland voted to strike on Wednesday 20 December as part of a dispute over workers' rights.
LONDON — Ryanair pilots who are members of the Irish Airline Pilots' Association (IALPA) will strike on Wednesday 20 December as part of a dispute over workers' rights.
A statement from IMPACT, the parent organisation of the IALPA, said pilots — mostly captains — backed industrial action by a margin of 96% to 4% in secret ballots conducted over the last week.
"Ryanair will deal with any such disruptions if, or when they arise, and we apologise sincerely to customers for any upset or worry this threatened action by less than 28% of our Dublin pilots may cause them over the coming days," Ryanair said in an e-mailed statement.
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"Ryanair is surprised that IALPA has threatened to disrupt Christmas week travel when IALPA’s own numbers confirm that it has the support of less than 28% of Ryanair’s over 300 Dublin pilots and when Ryanair’s Belfast, Cork and Shannon bases have already agreed these 20% pay deals," the company said.
The dispute centres around Ryanair's refusal to recognise trade unions, including the IALPA. The airline insists that any discussion of pay and working conditions should be discussed through management-controlled "employee representative councils."
he statement from IMPACT said that a
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