17 Sep 2019 | 01:00 AM UTC
Netherlands: KLM staff at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to strike September 18 /update 6
KLM ground staff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) plan 4-hour strike on September 18; flight delays and cancelations expected
Event
A union representing KLM ground staff at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) has announced a strike on Wednesday, September 18. Participants will stage the work stoppage between 13:00 and 17:00 (local time).
Delays, modified timetables, and last-minute cancelations are likely on September 18, particularly during the strike. Further industrial actions are possible in the coming days and weeks.
Context
KLM ground staff at AMS previously staged a work stoppage on September 4, following failed negotiations over salaries and working conditions. They also called off a strike scheduled to take place on September 8, after the airline indicated a willingness to address the issues.
Advice
Individuals flying with KLM via AMS are advised to monitor developments, confirm flight reservations prior to leaving for the airport, prepare for lingering flight delays and cancelations, and contact their airline for more information.
