European pilot group demanding Ryanair meet unions collectively, reports

Pilots’ unions at Ryanair have demanded a joint meeting with management and suggested that individual talks on a new collective bargaining system were not satisfactory, it is being reported tonight.

Pilots’ unions at Ryanair have demanded a joint meeting with management and suggested that individual talks on a new collective bargaining system were not satisfactory, it is being reported tonight.

In a letter sent by the European Cockpit Association - which has been seen by Reuters - the group also demanded that Ryanair commit to the introduction of permanent direct employment contracts in accordance with laws in the country where staff are based by March 1.