KLM job-cut plan raises concerns over staff uncertainty, says CNV

KLM’s plan to cut about 5,000 jobs and outsource some work has prompted the Dutch union CNV to warn of uncertainty for staff, even though the airline says compulsory redundancies are unlikely.

CNV negotiator Souleiman Amallah said the proposals would have major consequences for employees. He said workers were concerned about what the changes could mean for their jobs, income and place in the company.

The union also wants KLM’s management to explain what future it sees for employees. Amallah said ground staff were already affected by an ongoing reorganisation, and that the new proposals would add to those concerns.

KLM has said it expects to avoid compulsory redundancies. The CNV’s concerns come after the airline announced plans to reduce its workforce and transfer work to other parties; the union says the proposals may also affect employment conditions.