Ryanair Cabin Crew Union To Start Pay Talks

Verdi, the union representing Ryanair cabin crew based in Germany, said it will meet the Irish airline in Dublin on Wednesday to seek a “substantial increase in pay.”The union, which represents about 1,000 cabin crew, also wants Ryanair to recognize German law and pay social security benefits. Verdi Federal Council Member Christine Behle said income “must finally become viable and predictable. Seasonal fluctuations and a lack of guaranteed flight hours mean that some full-time employees only receive around EUR€1,000 (USD$1,155) gross per month. That is completely unacceptable. We are watching Ryanair very closely.”