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EasyJet pilots balloted for industrial action over claims of rising fatigue | |
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EasyJet pilots are being balloted for industrial action over claims of rising levels of fatigue. | EasyJet pilots are being balloted for industrial action over claims of rising levels of fatigue. |
Members of the British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) will vote over the next few weeks, with the result due on 21 September. | Members of the British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) will vote over the next few weeks, with the result due on 21 September. |
A spokesman for the union said: “No plans have been made for what will happen beyond that date and any such reports are wrong. Balpa will issue further information after the close of the ballot.” | A spokesman for the union said: “No plans have been made for what will happen beyond that date and any such reports are wrong. Balpa will issue further information after the close of the ballot.” |
An easyJet spokesman said: “EasyJet can reassure its passengers that no industrial action is currently planned by its UK pilots. | An easyJet spokesman said: “EasyJet can reassure its passengers that no industrial action is currently planned by its UK pilots. |
“Although Balpa has informed us they are balloting their members, easyJet and Balpa continue to work together, as we are both committed to finding a resolution to the issues raised and we still hope to reach a mutually agreeable solution.” | “Although Balpa has informed us they are balloting their members, easyJet and Balpa continue to work together, as we are both committed to finding a resolution to the issues raised and we still hope to reach a mutually agreeable solution.” |