Norwegian Air Resources Spain has inked a fresh three-year agreement with its Cabin Crew Union under the representation of the Union Sindical Obrera (USO). This second collective bargaining agreement supersedes the one in force since December 2017.
The signed agreement, to be published in the official state bulletin, culminates four months of negotiations. It builds on the achievements of its predecessor while incorporating substantial improvements in remuneration and working conditions for the cabin crew. These improvements range from a wage progression that acknowledges and rewards years of service to the company, to measures aimed at achieving a better balance between personal and professional life.
One of the key features of the agreement is the introduction of greater predictability in periods of activity and rest, both on a monthly and annual basis, including improvements in the exercise of the right to digital disconnection. It recognizes the specific needs of those aged over 55 and rewards the availability of crew members willing to adopt more flexible working patterns.
Guro Poulsen, Human Resources Director at Norwegian, said: “This agreement ensures our company’s competitiveness and provides our TCP with greater predictability in their daily lives. Our cabin crew has made a great effort since the reopening of air traffic after the pandemic, often under challenging conditions, and it is only fair to acknowledge and reward this dedication, now and in the future. With this agreement, we can look with greater confidence towards the future and establish the foundations for a stronger presence of Norwegian in Spain.”
The Norwegian TCP in Spain consists of 226 professionals based at three work centers, corresponding to the company’s operational bases: Alicante, Barcelona, and Málaga. The agreement has been approved in a vote by the TCP at each of these three centers.
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Norwegian Air currently offers 62 routes —all of them to Nordic countries— from ten Spanish airports, including the aforementioned operational bases where aircraft and their respective crews are stationed. In the twelve months up to April 30, 2023, Norwegian transported 3.31 million passengers to and from Spain, more than double (a 105% increase) the same period in the previous year.
No with Norwegian Air, thanks. Their website is difficult to use and their customer service is one of the worst I have ever experienced.
I read that they have had big losses at the first Q of 2023. I am not surprised.