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Pilots union and Ryanair agree to a ‘historic’ recognition deal

A “HISTORIC” recognition deal has been agreed between Ryanair and the trade union representing pilots.
The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) announced yesterday that it had signed a voluntary agreement whereby Balpa will be recognised as the sole trade union representing all of Ryanair’s 600 employed pilots based in Britain.
Balpa general secretary Brian Strutton said: “Given Ryanair’s previous hostility towards unions, today’s agreement is a historic one.
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