On Tuesday 13 May, we sat down with KLM again to discuss the new collective labor agreement. In recent weeks we have had frequent consultations. As a result, KLM has submitted an integral proposal Presented. This proposal contains a new appendix 15, flex measures, adapted elderly schemes, an addendum for technicians and a number of ‘other topics’. With this information, we want to inform you about this in more detail.
Integral proposal KLM
Read the latest integral KLM proposal here .
It consists of the following components:
- Salary and term (for the time being two years the zero line), to be agreed in a Multi-context;
- Making R-services more flexible;
- Expanding the use of individual KV hours;
- 10-hour shifts at E&M;
- New fixed/flex ratio;
- Making the temporary measure ‘compensation for extra works’ structural;
- Modernisation of Annex 15;
- Adjusting the elderly schemes;
- Extension of the labour market measure for technicians;
- Addendum Technique;
- Establishing new agreements on ‘Global Mobility’;
- Various proposals such as: horizontal mobility, language, repayment of student debt, transport policy, working from home and clarification of Article 4.3.
Our opinion
In recent weeks, we have had difficult, but constructive discussions with each other. The less good news is that an agreement still seems a long way off.
For example, it is a pity that wages and duration have still not been discussed. KLM has always indicated that it wants to stick to the zero line and to date no new wage offer has been made. We find this disappointing, as our efforts are still focused on maintaining purchasing power.
Annex 15 has also been discussed at length. Although steps have been taken, no agreement has yet been reached on, among other things, the level of compensation and the deadlines for mediation. Furthermore, we have not received a definitive guarantee of ‘no forced redundancies’ in the context of Back on Track. KLM links such a guarantee to reaching a total agreement on the collective labor agreement.
And the discussion about the flex measures is still in full swing. We understand KLM’s wishes, but can only agree to such agreements if they are based on voluntary and sufficient compensation. KLM has gone along with this on some points, but not yet on others. Adjusting the fixed/flex ratio also remains a difficult subject.
In addition, we find it increasingly difficult to accept that not a single step has been taken in discussing the IPB scheme.
State of play
After our substantive response to KLM’s integral proposal, KLM briefly suspended the consultations. Instead of further negotiations on the content, KLM asked us to make an integral (counter) proposal. This is a remarkable procedural step, as we have already responded to KLM’s proposal in terms of content and our wishes for the new collective labor agreement are now clear.
For our colleagues at FNV, this response from KLM was reason to conclude that there is a ‘negotiated’ situation. They will give KLM an ultimatum and prepare actions. KLM then indicated that it had taken steps and still leaves the invitation to further talks standing.
The Union has indicated that it will reconsider. We also find it difficult to explain that we have been talking for so long without result.
It is good to mention that there are no concrete results in other areas either. At Cabine there is hardly any consultation and at Cockpit the focus is mainly on increasing flexibility (in connection with the shortage of pilots) and ‘compensatory agreements’.
To continue talking to KLM or not?
Another meeting is scheduled for next Friday, but there is a good chance that this meeting will not take place. At the moment it is not yet clear how to proceed. What do you think?
Fill in the poll below and let us know – even if you don’t have an opinion.
The more responses, the better!!
- I think we should continue talking/negotiating.
- I think we have talked long enough.
- I have no opinion.
You can fill in the poll here. You can respond Until Monday 19 May. Then we will announce the results and – after consultation with our executives – the follow-up.
Sincerely,
also on behalf of the delegation members,
Huug Brinkers
Advocate
