Trade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay in the time of mass dismissals and state support provided to the airline ETF and ITF condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary after the carrier made thousands of workers redundant, cut workers’ salaries and took state pandemic support. Press Release 24 Sep 2020
ETF response to József Váradi: Aviation workers of Europe are ready to fight and stand up for their rights In a recent interview, Wizz Air CEO József Varadi reflected on some of the company’s business practices and boasted of its anti-union activities. ETF responds. News 29 Jun 2020
Ryanair: Reinstate sacked union leaders at Prague base! ETF launches a petition to urge the Czech authorities to protect workers’ rights at Ryanair. News 25 Jun 2020
Cabin crew member speaks out about Ryanair’s dubious practices In April 2020 a cabin crew member won a case against Ryanair’s employment agency – Crewlink – in Ireland. He shared his story with us, giving us insight into the case, as well as reflecting on other Ryanair’s actions. Worker's Story 17 Jun 2020
Czech union supports dismissed Ryanair union members in their fight for justice Czech transport union Odborový svaz dopravy has been supporting Ryanair cabin crew in the Prague base for a couple of months now. What started as guidance in setting up union structures and getting the union officially recognised, turned into a fight for the right to organise last week, when Ryanair fired three of the leading members. Union Action 8 Jun 2020
Ryanair cabin crew members in Prague fired after unionising Only a day after a new cabin crew union in Prague notified Ryanair of their existence and requested a meeting to discuss working conditions, three union leaders were fired. They shared their story with us, taking us through their experience of working for the company, shining a light on Ryanair’s anti-union practices. Worker's Story 5 Jun 2020
ETF welcomes B.United to the union family and encourages Ryanair to engage in meaningful social dialogue A cabin crew union B.United has just been set up in the Prague base of Ryanair, representing the workers employed directly by Ryanair, as well as the agency workers. ETF welcomes them to the union family and invites all the parties to engage in meaningful social dialogue. Statement 29 May 2020
Another big victory in the fight to make Ryanair comply with social standards Spanish trade unions Sitcpla, USO and Sepla have again brought Ryanair to court and won the case for 224 concerned workers. News 28 Apr 2020
What does the future hold for low-cost air travel in Europe? We believe it’s fair aviation for all! On 3 December, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism held a hearing on the future of low-cost travel in Europe. ETF’s acting General Secretary Livia Spera presented the everyday reality of those working for low-cost airlines. Event 9 Dec 2019