THOMSON AIRWAYS faces a pre-Christmas strike threat in a dispute over below-inflation pay rises for cabin crew and pilot roster crew controllers.
The warning of passenger disruption during the Christmas travelling season came from Unite, the UK’s largest labour union.
About 30 crew controllers and their assistants, who arrange cabin crew and pilot rosters to Civil Aviation Authority regulations to cover for sick colleagues and any unforeseen circumstances, will be balloted from November 19 for strike action in a dispute over pay. The ballot closes on December 10.
The ballot follows a breakdown in negotiations held under the auspices of conciliation service ACAS.
Unite regional officer, Kevin Hall, said: ‘This is an extremely profitable company that rewards other sections of its workforce very generously. We do not believe it is unreasonable to start to bring our members pay back in line with inflation.
‘Passengers could face the real threat of disruption in the run-up to the Christmas holidays if the crew controllers and their assistants walk out.
Thomson Airways said: ‘We would like to re-assure customers that, should the strike action go ahead, we have contingency plans in place to ensure that there is no disruption to customers’ travel.’
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