EasyJet: A strike could disrupt flights from France for a month

EasyJet France cabin crew unions have issued a new strike notice, threatening potential disruptions to flights from France for nearly a month. The unions, including SNPNC-FO, UNAC-CFE-CGC, and UNPNC-CFDT, announced the pre-strike notice on August 4, covering all French bases from August 7 to September 2.

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The truce was short-lived. After a suspension of the movement in order not to complicate the return of residents affected by the fires in Gironde, the main unions of EasyJet France commercial flight crews are back on the offensive.

This action follows a previous suspension of their industrial action, which was halted to avoid complicating the return of residents affected by wildfires in the Gironde region. Citing a stabilization of the situation, the unions have decided to resume their dispute with the airline's management. They emphasize that no specific strike days have been set yet and remain open to dialogue, stating the notice could be lifted if the company provides "clear, concrete, and engaging solutions."

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the situation has stabilized

However, the unions warned that if satisfactory solutions are not offered, EasyJet management will bear "full responsibility for the disruptions." They also noted that any strike dates would be communicated at least 48 hours in advance. The move signals a deteriorating social climate within the company, with union representatives denouncing a continuous decline in working conditions over the past year.

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clear, concrete, and engaging solutions

For nearly a year, the unions claim to have repeatedly alerted management to issues such as "chronic instability of schedules, last-minute changes, imposed layovers, particularly punishing rotations, and the complete absence of protective measures." They express dissatisfaction with the responses received so far and are pushing for genuine negotiations to avoid a social crisis that would primarily impact passengers. The effectiveness of the company's response to these demands will be crucial in determining whether flights will be affected during the peak summer travel period.

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will bear the entire responsibility for the disruptions