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Today, Lufthansa and the pilot trade union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) signed a new collective labor agreement (CLA) on all previously open issues. The signed contracts correspond to the agreement reached in March. The CLA is subject to approval of the trade union members in form of a ballot.
Among others, the parties have agreed on a framework collective agreement and a new remuneration agreement as well as agreements on pension and transitional payments lasting until at least June 2022. The parties have thus reached a long-term collective bargaining agreement and correspondingly long-term stable labor relations. The new contracts will result in a structural overall cost saving of 15 percent of staff costs in the cockpit – before wage increases to be paid in the future. At the same time, the agreement allows for the hiring of junior pilots at the above-mentioned airlines.
Lufthansa has again made concessions in key points with the Independent Flight Attendant Organization UFO to avert a strike in the interests of its customers.
Lufthansa has again made concessions in key points with the Independent Flight Attendant Organization UFO to avert a strike in the interests of its customers. Negotiations will now resume based on the new offer from Lufthansa. There will be no strikes from UFO at least until mid-July.
The offer provides that Lufthansa also grants the transitional pension for new employees in the cabin crew. A realistic interest payment of 5.5 per cent on contributions will apply. Personal contributions may be required if, for example, the assumed rate of return is not achieved. The remuneration for the transitional pension for new hirees in this collective agreement is initially guaranteed for a contribution period of ten years. Following that, the negotiating parties will consult and negotiate about how to proceed based on the then present s