The Swedish Transport Workers’ Union and the Swedish Aviation Industry have reached an agreement for cabin crew based in Sweden. The strike notice has been withdrawn.
A strike for cabin crew based in Sweden which was set to start Monday 26th of May has been canceled after the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union has reached an agreement with the Swedish Aviation Industry.
“The agreement brings about changes that employers haven’t provided for decades. We have now secured a historic deal that I am proud to stand behind. The agreement means improved conditions and terms for cabin crew,” says Tommy Wreeth, President of the Transport Workers’ Union.
The strike had been due to affect airlines such as Norwegian, CityJet, Bra, Sunclass, Jettime and SAS.
The preliminary central cabin agreement has been signed and will take effect retroactively from May 1, 2025 provided that local negotiations are concluded at each airline no later than June 18, 2025.
Two-year agreement reached
The agreement means that local negotiations at each airline will now be initiated. A peace obligation is in place until June 18, 2025, meaning no industrial actions such as strikes or blockades may be undertaken.
The agreement takes effect retroactively from May 1, 2025, provided local negotiations at each airline are completed or unless otherwise notified.
About the agreement
Two-year agreement period: From May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2027.
Maximum scheduled flight time is 47.5 hours over a rolling 7-day period. Any exceptions must be approved by Transport centrally. (Previously, deviations could be decided locally.)
Recognition of industry experience: Employees switching airlines can have up to 4 years of industry experience within the last 5 years credited. Salary is also determined based on years in the profession according to the applicable pay scale. Previously, this was not possible—changing airlines meant being hired as if you had never flown before.
Working groups will be established to review the future wage and agreement structure and negotiation process.
Source: Swedish Transport Workers’ Union