Lufhthansa is in ongoing talks with union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), and will meet with them today (Tuesday, 30 August) to continue those talks.
So said spokesperson for Lufthansa EMEA Media Relations, Boris Ogursky, following news that a strike by Lufthansa pilots may be on the cards “at any time”.
VC issued a statement to this effect on Thursday (August 25) after it said four days of discussions on the framework conditions for the continuation of negotiations between the Vereinigung Cockpit and the Lufthansa Group had collapsed.
Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said it had “calmly analysed the current situation in the responsible committees and discussed further procedure”.
Matthias Baier, press spokesman for VC, noted: "Despite intensive discussions between our collective bargaining committee and the employer, no result could be achieved on a promising continuation of the negotiations.
He said that legal and organisational preparations for strike action had begun, adding that the Vereinigung Cockpit was still accessible.
"We are currently too far apart. In addition to compensating for the loss of real wages, we now need, above all, a sustainable solution for the remuneration structure in all occupational groups."
