Portuguese Cabin Crew Union Joins June 3 National Strike, Disrupting Major Airlines
Nationwide Strike and Its Impact on Airlines
Union Participation and Announcement
LISBON, May 19 (Reuters) - Members of Portuguese cabin crew union SNPVAC have voted to join a June 3 nationwide strike that will disrupt flights operated by airlines including TAP, Ryanair and EasyJet, a union spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Background of the Strike
The general strike was called by Portugal's largest umbrella union, CGTP, in protest against the government's labour reforms.
Union's Statement on Labour Reforms
SNPVAC said it could not remain indifferent to what it described as an "unprecedented attack on established rights and fundamental principles" by the government.
Airlines Affected by the Strike
Major and Minor Carriers
TAP is the largest airline with a base in the country, usually operating about 300 flights a day to and from Portuguese airports, followed by Ryanair and easyJet then smaller carriers such as Azores Airlines.
Key Labour Reform Measures
Controversial Provisions
Employee Dismissal and Outsourcing
Among the most contested measures in the labour reform is one that makes it easier for companies to dismiss employees for just cause and another that lifts limits on outsourcing.
(Reporting by Sergio GoncalvesEditing by Charlie Devereux, Aislinn Laing and David Goodman)
