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Brussels Airlines Staff Threaten Strike Over Israel Flights

By Itamar Eichner

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Belgian union ACV Puls has issued a strike notice against Brussels Airlines over mandatory flights to Tel Aviv, citing safety and ethical concerns. The union claims the airline is violating an agreement to use only volunteers and is failing to protect its employees.

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Union threatens strike over mandatory flights to Tel Aviv.
Employees cite safety, psychological, and ethical concerns.
Union claims airline violated agreement on volunteer-only flights.
Airline states safety is top priority and procedures were restored.
Strike notice effective Sept. 1, affecting only Israel flights.

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Brussels Airlines is not allowing employees to refuse assignments to Israel despite the security situation.per ACV Puls
Requiring employees to fly to Israel under the current circumstances is inconsistent with an employer’s responsibility to protect workers from security and health risks.per ACV Puls
The move reverses an earlier agreement under which flights to Tel Aviv would initially be staffed only by employees who volunteered for them.per ACV Puls

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