Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has conceded to employee demands regarding remote work after facing widespread strikes across Europe. The company will allow staff to continue working from home two days a week, reversing a previous mandate to return to the office.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in the power dynamic between major industrial employers and their workforce regarding post-pandemic workplace flexibility.
Workers mark the inauguration of the new Airbus A320 aircraft family assembly line in Blagnac, France, in June. Workers mark the inauguration of the new Airbus A320 aircraft family assembly line in Blagnac, France, in June. Airbus Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes Aeroplane maker said to have watered down plans to restrict working from home to one day a week
Prefer the Guardian on Google Airbus has reportedly bowed to employee demands on remote working, after a series of strikes over its chief executive’s return-to-the office orders.
The world’s largest aeroplane maker is said to have watered down plans to restrict remote working to one day a week from September. At present, staff are able to work remotely for two.
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