Following a spontaneous strike by Skytanking staff, the company has returned to work after an agreement was reached between management and unions. Olivier Van den Eynde of the socialist trade union ABVV reported on the resolution.
The strike occurred after a staff meeting where workers decided to stop work in response to management unilaterally changing the joint committee, which they believed would negatively impact pay and employment conditions.
After hours of negotiations, the unions and management reached an agreement on three demands put forward by the unions. Firstly, there will be a dismissal clause in the employment contract ensuring that current employees are protected under the conditions of the previous joint committee. Secondly, the management will provide clear explanations of the new pension plan, addressing the uncertainty surrounding it. Thirdly, the indexation according to the old joint committee will be retained for current employees.
According to Van den Eynde, a resolution was reached around 7 to 8 p.m., indicating that work could resume. The staff did not want Skytanking to lose customers and demonstrated a willingness to take action to resolve the situation. The impact of the strike was limited at the airport as customers had switched to alternative fuel suppliers.
Skytanking at Brussels Airport employs around 45 workers and ten employees, highlighting
