Strikes in Finnland March 3-13
Feb 21, 2017, 2:11 am
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Strikes in Finnland March 3-13
As my wife was mumbling something about possible strikes in HEL end of next week (based on her intensive reading of IS), I looked at Finnavias website to see if anything would impact their (wife + two kids to KEM, separate LH & AY tickets on 26FEB and 04MAR) travel and found this:
It looks like they will be safe flying KEM-HEL-MUC on March 4th, but it looks like AY and HEL will be severely impacted?
Possible air traffic strikes beginnig March 3
Air traffic employee strikes may affect air traffic between 3 - 13 March.
The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has issued three strike notices for the following time periods:
03.3.2017 at 14 - 19 (Helsinki Airport)
08.3.2017 at 15 - 19 (Helsinki Airport and the Finnish regional airports)
10.3.2017 at 15 - 19 (Helsinki Airport and the Finnish regional airports)
In addition, IAU has issued a statement of support for Pro’s cabin crew actions taking place as follows:
from 5.3.2017 midnight to 6.3.2017 at 23
from 12.3.2017 midnight to 13.3.2017 at 23.
Finavia will take every action possible with other air traffic operators that the effects of possible employee action towards passengers are minimised.
Passengers are kindly asked to follow communications from their own airlines. Finavia will also release up-to-date information on this issue on its own website as soon as information is made available.
This threat of strike is caused by, the service company, Airpro’s new general agreement, which came into force on 1 February in adherence to the Competitiveness Pact. The agreement exists between JHL and Pardia, and is legally binding for IAU members. IAU was previously a party to the Airpro agreement. It, however, seceded from the Competitiveness Solution and is demanding better benefits for its members. More information on the negotiations will be provided by the Association of Service Sector Employers PALTA.
Real-time flight information is available on the home pages of Finavia's airports. Below arrivals and departures information of Helsinki Airport.
Helsinki Airport Departures
Helsinki Airport Arrivals
Finavia considers it regrettable that employee action is being used to affect smooth air traffic.
Air traffic employee strikes may affect air traffic between 3 - 13 March.
The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has issued three strike notices for the following time periods:
03.3.2017 at 14 - 19 (Helsinki Airport)
08.3.2017 at 15 - 19 (Helsinki Airport and the Finnish regional airports)
10.3.2017 at 15 - 19 (Helsinki Airport and the Finnish regional airports)
In addition, IAU has issued a statement of support for Pro’s cabin crew actions taking place as follows:
from 5.3.2017 midnight to 6.3.2017 at 23
from 12.3.2017 midnight to 13.3.2017 at 23.
Finavia will take every action possible with other air traffic operators that the effects of possible employee action towards passengers are minimised.
Passengers are kindly asked to follow communications from their own airlines. Finavia will also release up-to-date information on this issue on its own website as soon as information is made available.
This threat of strike is caused by, the service company, Airpro’s new general agreement, which came into force on 1 February in adherence to the Competitiveness Pact. The agreement exists between JHL and Pardia, and is legally binding for IAU members. IAU was previously a party to the Airpro agreement. It, however, seceded from the Competitiveness Solution and is demanding better benefits for its members. More information on the negotiations will be provided by the Association of Service Sector Employers PALTA.
Real-time flight information is available on the home pages of Finavia's airports. Below arrivals and departures information of Helsinki Airport.
Helsinki Airport Departures
Helsinki Airport Arrivals
Finavia considers it regrettable that employee action is being used to affect smooth air traffic.
Feb 21, 2017, 2:20 am
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Also it seems NORRA is having some union issues with crews reporting sick?
http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/fi...nesses/8649055
http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/fi...nesses/8649055
Feb 21, 2017, 2:37 am
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NoRRA did it again 19. and 20.02.2017... No night flight HEL-KUO and early morning flight KUO-HEL - missed my LHR connection and ended up significant delay in planned arrival, over 6 hours. EU261 claim it will be despite the explanation that the cancellation was due to tech reasons, not crew shortage.
Last edited by TTL; Feb 21, 2017 at 2:43 am
Feb 21, 2017, 2:55 am
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Also it seems NORRA is having some union issues with crews reporting sick?
http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/fi...nesses/8649055
http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/fi...nesses/8649055
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Feb 21, 2017, 2:55 am
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As my wife was mumbling something about possible strikes in HEL end of next week (based on her intensive reading of IS), I looked at Finnavias website to see if anything would impact their (wife + two kids to KEM, separate LH & AY tickets on 26FEB and 04MAR) travel and found this:
It looks like they will be safe flying KEM-HEL-MUC on March 4th, but it looks like AY and HEL will be severely impacted?
It looks like they will be safe flying KEM-HEL-MUC on March 4th, but it looks like AY and HEL will be severely impacted?
Feb 22, 2017, 12:29 am
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Originally Posted by Purjelentaja
... these strike prone unions, they might come up with some surprises ...
Feb 22, 2017, 12:33 am
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Feb 22, 2017, 2:11 am
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Airpro is leasing cabin crew to other airlines, mainly holiday oriented operators and destinations, ie. TUI etc.
Ground handling of many other airlines besides AY and NoRRA, namely BA/QR/TK/SK etc. may be facing strike actions. The only side-effect for AY/NoRRA is that airport security staff will have actions.
Feb 22, 2017, 9:45 am
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Feb 26, 2017, 11:24 pm
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So far nothing new, negotiations still going on...
The website of the National Conciliator's Office <valtakunnansovittelija.fi> seems to be a good source for the updates. Unfortunately the latest news are in Finnish only.
I (should) take several AY and AB flights during the next 2-3 weeks, so I'm feeling quite concerned about this mess.
The website of the National Conciliator's Office <valtakunnansovittelija.fi> seems to be a good source for the updates. Unfortunately the latest news are in Finnish only.
I (should) take several AY and AB flights during the next 2-3 weeks, so I'm feeling quite concerned about this mess.
Feb 27, 2017, 12:45 am
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The latest news on the NCO website indicates a complete shutdown of HEL on the 10th afternoon:
http://valtakunnansovittelija.fi/art...yonseisausuhat
This is on top of labor action on the 3rd and 5th.
http://valtakunnansovittelija.fi/art...yonseisausuhat
This is on top of labor action on the 3rd and 5th.
Feb 27, 2017, 1:18 am
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The latest news on the NCO website indicates a complete shutdown of HEL on the 10th afternoon:
http://valtakunnansovittelija.fi/art...yonseisausuhat
This is on top of labor action on the 3rd and 5th.
http://valtakunnansovittelija.fi/art...yonseisausuhat
This is on top of labor action on the 3rd and 5th.