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    KLM union says wage proposal insufficient, strike still on

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    Posted on July 4, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    KLM's wage proposal was rejected by the CNV union, leading to a strike at Amsterdam airport on July 9, coinciding with school holidays.

    KLM Ground Staff Union Rejects Wage Proposal, Strike Continues

    AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -KLM's wage proposals this week do not meet the demands of ground staff at the Dutch arm of airline group Air France-KLM, the CNV union said on Friday, adding a strike announced at Amsterdam airport for July 9 will go ahead.

    "This means that consultations will not be resumed yet and that the strike announced next Wednesday will continue. We have informed KLM," said Souleiman Amallah, CNV's negotiator, in a statement.

    KLM made wage proposals on Wednesday - including a one-off payment of 1,000 euros ($1,177) in 2025 and an up to 2.5% structural increase by July 2026 - after the CNV, one of KLM's two mains unions - announced the July 9 strike.

    School holidays begin next week in parts of the Netherlands, meaning the planned eight-hour strike would take place at a very busy time.

    "(KLM's new proposals) do not offer enough starting points to resume talks. KLM does make a move and says they have heard the workers. But I fear KLM has not quite understood it yet," Amallah said.

    The union's reaction to KLM's offer comes shortly after Air France-KLM unveiled plans to increase its stake in Scandinavian airline SAS to 60.5%, the latest step towards consolidating Europe's fragmented airline sector as carriers seek to strengthen their position against rivals.

    ($1 = 0.8497 euros)

    (Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten. Editing by Mark Potter)

    Key Takeaways

    • •KLM's wage proposal was rejected by the CNV union.
    • •A strike is planned at Amsterdam airport on July 9.
    • •KLM offered a one-off payment and a structural increase.
    • •The strike coincides with the start of school holidays in the Netherlands.
    • •Air France-KLM plans to increase its stake in SAS.

    Frequently Asked Questions about KLM union says wage proposal insufficient, strike still on

    1What did the CNV union say about KLM's wage proposals?

    The CNV union stated that KLM's wage proposals do not meet the demands of ground staff, leading to the continuation of the announced strike.

    2What are the details of KLM's wage proposal?

    KLM proposed a one-off payment of 1,000 euros in 2025 and a potential structural increase of up to 2.5% by July 2026.

    3Why is the timing of the strike significant?

    The planned eight-hour strike coincides with the start of school holidays in parts of the Netherlands, making it a particularly busy travel period.

    4What did the union negotiator say about KLM's understanding of the situation?

    Souleiman Amallah, the union negotiator, expressed concern that KLM has not fully grasped the workers' needs despite making some proposals.

    5What recent development occurred with Air France-KLM?

    Air France-KLM recently announced plans to increase its stake in Scandinavian airline SAS to 60.5%, as part of a strategy to consolidate the European airline market.

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