Strikes at Schiphol off the runway | Financial

Both parties announced this on Tuesday. Now that there is an agreement, “we have no reason to protest,” says FNV negotiator Joost van Doesburg. He says he is “very pleased” with what is in the agreement.

FNV wanted better working conditions for its staff and that the workload be reduced. This should also make it more attractive for people to come and work at Schiphol as a security guard or baggage handler.

The trade union previously imposed a deadline on Schiphol. If no agreement was reached before 1 June, strikes would follow.

Deficiencies

Schiphol is looking for solutions because of the high volume of traffic at the airport, which leads to long waiting times for passengers. The crowds are caused by staff shortages and because many people want to go on holiday now that the corona restrictions have been lifted in most countries.

Schiphol already came up with an action plan last week to get through the summer well. For example, Schiphol wants to recruit more security personnel, make the employment conditions more attractive for employees and improve the flow of travelers in the terminal.

This concerns, for example, coaches who help people through security more quickly and improved information provision.

The airport is also trying to make agreements with airlines about reducing and rescheduling flights.

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