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The National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) today accused Ryanair of initiating a new process of collective dismissal, now at the base in Lisbon, after having done so in Porto.
Ryanair decided, incomprehensibly and without any managerial criteria, to start a new collective dismissal process, now at the Lisbon Base, in which six crew members participated, who curiously refused to sign, despite pressure from Ryanair, an addendum that, like the union warned at the time, is illegal, ”says SNPVAC in a statement.
The union also highlights that it learned that Ryanair resumed, on December 1 of this year, the process of collective dismissal of cabin crew at the Oporto base, which reached 23 people.
In the statement, he mentions that this process “is nothing more than retaliation” to the crew involved and “completely refutes” the argument that “there is an excess” of crew at the bases in Portugal.
In addition, he recalls, “again”, that the airline, “could opt” for the measures provided for in the law, as it did in April and May, and that “would mitigate its costs, without having to resort to dismissal.” .
This latest decision by Ryanair is seen as “a lack of respect” by the SNPVAC management, which “feels cheated”, since in recent weeks it has shown “total willingness to speak, dialogue, negotiate”, although for that He had to “go beyond certain statutes”, since he considered that the two institutions “would be truly committed” to finding a solution “would be credible to avoid layoffs,” the note issued reads.
The union emphasizes that this new collective dismissal comes after Ryanair’s public announcement to increase flights to Porto in December and January, due to the increase in demand this Christmas.
The layoff continues following the announcement of the acquisition of 75 Boeing 737 Max, which “demonstrates the prospect of growth from next year”, as CEO Michael O’Leary expected to receive 50 aircraft of this model as of 2021., highlights the SNPVAC.
Likewise, it alleges that the dismissal is produced by resorting to crew from other bases in dismissals, to make up for the shortage of workers at the bases in Portugal, caused by the increase in the number of flights, when the company is conducting training courses for new crew members. and when the latest forecasts point to an effective recovery starting in 2021, greatly influenced by the appearance of the vaccine, which led to a strong increase in demand and reserves.
SNPVAC management asks how it was possible for Ryanair to “reach an agreement with other professional classes” of the company and asks “what else should the cabin crew abdicate? Of their rights enshrined in Portuguese law?” in the statement. .
Furthermore, SNPVAC accuses the Irish low-cost airline of “continuing to toast us with its claims of disrespect for the country and its laws.”
On 5 December, in a written response to Lusa, Ryanair regretted that SNPVAC did not reach a consensus on an agreement with the company, stating that, for this reason, it should move towards a collective dismissal.
“On November 13, after intense negotiations, Ryanair signed an agreement with SNPVAC,” the low-cost airline refers in that response, adding that “unfortunately, the signed agreement was not accepted by the union members.” that “therefore” it has “to face the current excess of cabin crew, advancing with a collective dismissal”.
Meanwhile, the SNPVAC awaits the appointment of a hearing requested from the Minister of Infrastructure, Pedro Nuno Santos, to denounce what it describes as “an authentic attack on a class”, as well as “the total collusion of regional and national institutions in this country.” . that allow a company that constantly violates the law to be rewarded with incentives, subsidies, thus harming national companies that comply with the law ”.
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