Portuguese cabin crew union to join June 3 national strike
Nationwide Strike and Potential Impact on Airlines
Union Participation and Strike Details
LISBON, May 19 (Reuters) - Members of Portuguese cabin crew union SNPVAC have voted to join a June 3 nationwide strike that could disrupt flights operated by airlines including TAP, Ryanair and EasyJet, a union spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Airline Responses
• A Ryanair spokesperson said the company did not expect any disruption and will operate as normal.
• TAP declined to comment.
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 Perspective on Labour Reforms
• SNPVAC called the proposed overhaul an "unprecedented attack on established right" by the government.
• Among other measures, the reform would make it easier for companies to dismiss employees and would lift limits on outsourcing.
Major Airlines Operating in Portugal
• TAP is the largest airline with a base in Portugal, usually operating about 300 flights a day.
• It is followed by Ryanair and easyJet, then smaller carriers such as Azores Airlines.
(Reporting by Sergio GoncalvesEditing by Andrei Khalip)
