“We are not here to claim a ban on the strike,” said the spokesperson. Also an eight-hour strike due to KLM soil staff does not have to compromise safety at the airport. “If foreign companies can be handled. That means Docks, turning around and leaving again, to make room quickly.”
According to the trade unions, KLM is exaggerating grossly. “There will be no passengers to be stuck, at the last strike, 200 passengers were stranded, there are camp beds ready for repeating of 2022, when Schiphol got completely stuck by work interruptions, no one needs to be afraid, the unions emphasize.”
“That was a wild strike. Images from then do not fit an organized action such as the unions that are currently conducting.”
Play at parties
During the session, the judge wonders several times whether there might still be some play with the parties. Because if the parties agree on a minimal occupation to handle KLM’s partner companies, the strike of next Wednesday can continue as planned.
Schiphol also suggested to appoint a mediator between the parties, because the airport is also the victim of the conflict. The judge finds it too early for that. He makes a statement on Monday morning.