Attention: Air traffic controllers plan to strike in Budapest

Despite the 15% rise in their pay and 30% less work, air traffic controllers are planning to strike at Ferihegy.

Covid-19 has brought a significant change in travelling. As there has been less traffic and the profits have significantly decreased, many European air navigation service providers had to cut back on wages or fire staff members. Hungary was no exception from the consequences of the coronavirus either. Since March 2020, the Hungarian company saw a decrease in traffic higher than 60% and a significant decrease in profits. Less traffic eventually led to 30% less workload for employees. Index writes that 

air navigation employees earn 1-2 million forints (2769-5539 euros) per month, which can rise to 2-3 million (5539-8308 euros) with benefits.

 

The benefits are really good, and healthcare is also provided. A prestigious medical office is operating at the HungaroControl headquarter, with cardiology and internal medicine departments. Moreover, the company organised a vaccination program for its employees. But the benefits do not end there. Air traffic navigators’ rest time can be spent in a very comfortable environment. They have rooms, one-person sleep capsules, massage chairs, pool table, recreation facility, fitness room, treadmill, sun terrace, “internet island”, and library.