GAV ran aground on Swiss crew!

The union and Switzerland quickly became happy: the cabin crew at Swiss rejected the new collective bargaining agreement (GAV). This was announced by the Kapers cabin crew union on Monday afternoon. Only 34 percent voted for the new GAV – the union would need a two-thirds majority.

Union leader Sandrine Nikolic-Fuss (53) speaks of an “open” refusal, but does not want to use the word “disappointment”. “The high 90 percent turnout shows the great importance of this vote,” he says. Nikolic-Fuss accepts the democratic decision. “It shows the contract isn’t good enough, she.”

The Swiss airline also takes the decision into account. He regrets “extremely” the rejection of the new GAV. In the coming weeks, the result will be analyzed and a decision will be made on how to proceed.

This is no surprise. Blick reported two weeks ago that he was on the verge of a deal. The reason for the GAV grounding is the generation conflict in the Swiss cabin.

Up to 18 percent more fees

Older flight attendants were annoyed by the pay increases Nikolic-Fuss had negotiated for younger ones in the fall. Salaries should have increased by 4 to 18 percent. To be specific: Those who were there for a long time would get four percent more. Newcomers are 18 percent more. Your salary would increase from 3,400 to 4,000 francs.

This huge difference has caused many misunderstandings. Longtime Swiss flight attendants tell Blick they feel abandoned by the Kapers syndicate. Some flew in the Swissair era and have had the same paytable since 2006. They would have hoped for more, especially after the difficult corona pandemic.

Cabin crew troubles

GAV15 will now remain in effect for at least another year. The union may terminate it in March 2023 – but the notice period is twelve months.

The disappointment will likely remain huge until spring 2024. In the recent past, Switzerland’s cabin crew had repeatedly turned to the public complaining of low wages and harsh working conditions.

A Swiss flight attendant unpacked her belongings and retired early to take a look at the inner workings of the cabin. “I was no longer enjoying my job. The working conditions during the pandemic process eliminated my desire to fly,” he said.

Again and again there were protests. Flight attendants once sent Blick a letter of protest, reporting that they were experiencing burnout. 300 cabin members were laid off in the wake of the pandemic – just over half returned in early 2022.

Happy ending is out. Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx (49) was already looking forward to quiet years without business disputes. Now nothing will come of it. The two sides should find themselves at the negotiating table by autumn at the latest.

Source :Blick