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2025
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Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) news 2025

Statement July 4


The court’s ruling is positive for all passengers traveling with us next Wednesday and for KLM as a company. It allows us to continue operating safely.

However, the underlying issue remains unresolved. The solution lies at the negotiation table, not in a strike. It’s now crucial to engage in discussions with all unions and reach joint agreements. We trust that FNV and CNV, like the other unions, will return to the table so we can continue working together on a new collective labor agreement.

 

Statement July 3

 

KLM has decided to initiate summary legal proceedings to prevent the eight-hour strike announced by FNV and CNV on Wednesday, 9 July, from 14:00 to 22:00. The airline considers the potential consequences of the strike — particularly during the peak of the summer travel season — unacceptable due to operational and safety risks. Moreover, FNV and CNV have not reached any safety arrangements with KLM regarding this planned action.

In addition, KLM has presented a concrete wage offer to all unions, including FNV and CNV, as previously requested by the unions. A further improved proposal has also been submitted to the unions involved in the ground staff collective labour agreement.

Despite this offer, both unions have stated they are unwilling to resume talks and intend to move forward with industrial action.

 

Press release July 2

 

KLM offers employees €1000 and structural pay increase

Today, KLM presented all unions with a concrete wage proposal: a one-time payment of €1000 in 2025 and a structural salary increase of up to 2.5% by July 2026, depending on the company’s financial performance in 2025.

KLM’s offer to the unions includes the following:

  • Duration: KLM proposes a 22-month collective labour agreement (CLA) for all employees. Each of the four CLAs at KLM covers employment terms relevant to its specific employee group.
  • Wages: For all four CLAs, KLM offers:
    • A one-time payment of €1000 for all employees in 2025
    • A structural salary increase of up to 2.5% per 1 July 2026

The structural increase as of July 2026 is linked to KLM’s operating result (COI). If KLM achieves a COI margin of at least 5.5% for the 2025 fiscal year, all employees will receive the full 2.5% raise. If the result is lower, the increase will be reduced accordingly, but will be at least 0.5%.

With this proposal, KLM believes there is sufficient basis for reaching an agreement with all unions. CLA negotiations will resume on 10 July.

 

Press release June 27

 

KLM extends wage offer to unions

KLM is stepping away from the previously maintained zero-increase policy and will present a wage proposal to the unions. This proposal will be discussed during the so-called multi-party consultation, to which all ten unions involved in the four collective labour agreements (CLAs) at KLM have been invited. The talks will focus on wages and contract duration - two key topics that apply to all CLAs.

Miriam Kartman, Chief People Officer: “Despite the financial challenges KLM is facing, we want to accommodate our colleagues. We are committed to reaching a good agreement with the unions through constructive dialogue. Now more than ever, it is important to make arrangements that are beneficial for all colleagues and our company.”

The multi-meeting will take place on July 2.

 

Statement June 25

 

Today, the court in Haarlem prohibited the announced 24-hour strike by FNV and CNV. This means that the strike at KLM's ground department cannot take place this Saturday. KLM wants to quickly resume discussions with the unions to find good solutions. 

"The fact that the strike cannot go ahead is good for our passengers and the company. However, this does not resolve the problem. Therefore, it is important that we reach an agreement with the unions," said Miriam Kartman, HR Director at KLM. "KLM wants to continue discussions with all unions about the collective labor agreement to work together on arrangements that are beneficial for everyone." 

KLM hopes to meet with all the unions again soon. 

 

Press release June 24

 

FNV and CNV leave collective labour agreement negotiations early and call for a 24-hour strike

KLM is disappointed by the call from trade unions FNV and CNV for KLM Ground staff to go on strike this coming Saturday, while negotiations on a new collective labour agreement (CLA) are still ongoing and the other three unions are willing to continue discussions.

KLM has made a CLA proposal that invests in the future of its employees, while also calling for a pause on further salary increases. Since 2019, wages have risen significantly — by at least 25%, and in some cases up to 40%. Given KLM’s current financial situation and the high level of global uncertainty, there is no room at this time for additional wage growth.

KLM is initiating summary proceedings, requesting the court to prohibit the 24-hour strike.

“I understand the concerns and recognise the wishes of our colleagues. That’s exactly why we need to keep talking and work together on constructive solutions. Strikes don’t help — they affect colleagues who want to work, passengers who are not part of this conflict, and they harm our company. Especially in the difficult financial position KLM is in right now. I therefore urge FNV and CNV to return to the table, as the other unions have done, and continue the dialogue”

Miriam Kartman, Chief People Officer at KLM