The cabin crew of EasyJet is set to strike on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026, in response to last-minute changes in work schedules and mandatory relocations to foreign bases, including the one located in Marrakech. The core issue of this conflict revolves around the working schedules of the staff, which have been criticized by the unions for their constant short-term modifications, significantly complicating the employees' private lives. Additionally, workers are being unexpectedly sent to different locations to fill staffing shortages, further exacerbating the situation.
This protest is notably supported by all three representative unions following unsuccessful negotiations with management. According to the SNPNC-FO union, a staggering 93% of its consulted members voted in favor of striking, highlighting a high level of fatigue and frustration among employees. They are demanding greater stability in their work schedules, pointing out that pilots at French bases have already been granted the right to refuse certain late schedule changes. Now, cabin crew members are seeking similar protections.
The unions estimate that around 200 flights may be impacted by this two-day action. They have also criticized the bonuses of €700 to €800 per day reportedly offered to strikebreakers, a practice that has prompted the initiation of legal proceedings against it. EasyJet has countered the unions' claims, labeling the strike as "opportunistic," and asserts that it has proposed adjustments to mitigate the situation, urging the cancellation of the strike. New negotiations are scheduled for September, and the airline has promised affected travelers options for rebooking or refunds.
As reported by bladna.nl.
