- After the GAV was canceled, new details came to light. The focus of the negative decision: the variable salary component.
- Swiss denies that this salary component will be eliminated.
- The Swiss pilots also criticize the late receipt of the work plan, which leads to planning uncertainty and the lack of childcare.
On Sunday it became known that the Swiss pilots had rejected the draft for a new GAV by Swiss – with over 80 percent of the votes. This means that Swiss pilots continue to fly without a contract.
Main point of contention: The variable wage component. This is paid out in good times, but not in bad times. The pilots’ union Aeropers accuses Swiss of actually wanting to delete it
Swiss speaks of improved wage conditions
Thomas Steffen, member of the Aeropers board, comments to SRF: “In the very good years of Swiss, this could account for up to 20 percent in certain groups. And that is a considerable sum and was part of the contract. »
In addition, Aeropers has the impression that Swiss wants to pay the pilots less money in the future when things are better for the company.
An accusation that Swiss cannot understand. Oliver Zurbuchen, Head of Swiss Flight Operations: “That is not correct. The variable part is not omitted. There are even two models: one is unchanged, and the other model has been adjusted. If the course of business is less good, then the salary will be a little lower – if it’s good, a little higher than what was previously in the contract. »
Negotiations will now continue, both sides confirm.