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EDITION OF THE ASSOCIATION DUTCH CABIN CREW NUMBER 08 / 2018 A WHITE LOOKING BACK CHRISTMAS ON 2018 magazine ILL EN ROUTE WHO TAKES CARE OF WHOM? CONTENT COLOFON EDITORIAL Chief Editor and Art Director Articles Arlette Bruser Sander van Dijk, deputy 17 Ill en route; who takes care of whom? Editors Nathalie Pruijs Michel Verbeek Columns Final editing Pia van Boven 1 Editorial Editor’s assistent 2 Outlook on the job Jannette Passchier 5 Lifestyle wellfound 29 Culinary wellfound Director communications Ingrid Brama Address Feature Stationsplein 406 1117 CL Schiphol-Oost Phone (020) 5020480 Arlette Bruser 7 VNC Background P.O.Box VNC, Crew Centre, Schiphol www.vnconline.nl Chief Editor VNC Magazine 8 KLM Background [email protected] 12 Transavia Background Advertising sales 14 easyJet Background Bureau van Vliet B.V. Contact: Sharon van Vliet 21 Christmas story [email protected] 25 Christmas peaks Phone (020) 5714745 Sander Translaters Paul Millward Again the end of the year, time for reflec- his friendly, relaxed approach. I don’t think I Hannet Bilderbeek tion. I don’t know about you, but not one have ever seen him panic, not even when my year seems to be the same. Some years are laptop crashed with a complete magazine E-mail address editors [email protected] over before you know it and others seem on it and the fact that we had to start from to drag on forever. Sometimes one year is scratch, with only two days to go. We just Want to join the VNC more personal than another year. This year did it, with Sander on track. Secretly I am Surf to VNC vnconline.nl and press the button ‘Lid worden’. 2 The VNC Magazine is published under the authority of the VNC is a very personal year for me, but in parti- hoping for his return after his sabbatical, Board. cular for Sander van Dijk, our well esteemed because history tells us that it is very hard The VNC magazine can also be visited online. photo editor and my vice chief editor. The for Sander to quit with a way of living. And The contents of the magazine do not necessarily reflect the long cherished wish to become a parent it isn’t the first time. He left Martinair and he 25 point of view of the VNC. and solidify his relationship made him deci- left KLM three times or so. And he always Reproducing articles is only allowed after permission from the VNC board. The VNC can not be held responsible for the de to take a sabbatical. And he is right, be- returned... contents of the advertisements. cause what could be more important than But never before the reason was happiness personal happiness? Although the editors of and that is why things are different now. this magazine wish him all the best, we are Could be that he is not coming back this 17 going to miss him very much. His sharp eye time. on the lay-out of the Magazine, the way the All that is left is wish him all the best, health stories are placed on the pages and what is and love in his life and hope that 2019 is right or not, his funny, some times brilliant going to be the year that his ultimate dream ideas for selecting photos with the articles will come true. I wish that for all of you by and of course his huge Photo archive with the way. photos from all over the world...in this maga- Godspeed and may all your wishes come zine for the last time. We are going to miss true. 21 sparring with him during the meetings and VNC MAGAZINE / 8 / 2018 1 WWW.SVGSTUDIOBV.NL bestellen op: Nu ook online te vier verpakkingen! bij SVG Studio BV Gratis verzending bij aankoop van Tevens verkrijgbaar morgen in huis! Vandaag besteld; MADE IN ITALY 8% ELASTAN 92% POLYAMIDE DENIER 20 uitstraling! en representatieve PANTY Voor een elegante STEWARDESSEN OUTLOOK ON THE JOB The interest of a good representation Looking back on 2018 The name of this column says it all. It implies Social debate a preview, a vision, on our work as cabin staff One of the starting points for VNC in the ‘Politics, the social debate and in all its aspects. Once I year it is my job to negotiations with our employers is that good the European regulation have look back on the last year. Without the hectic labour conditions are important, but that this of the moment it becomes visible that we means if you don’t have a job. In the negoti- a great impact on our labour have done so many things with some results ations this leads to a balancing act between conditions and job opportunities’ that took a lot of effort and stress. the interest of the employer and the employ- We have talked a lot about the CLA that KLM ees. The fact the VNC board members are and VNC reached. working for the airline they negotiate with is Two and a half years of hard work. The apo- very important. All they agree on are issues theosis was the final offer by KLM, which they experience themselves on board or en have a discussion with the stakeholders, but was thrown into the bin by cabin staff and route. They are also very much involved in then didn’t invite the VNC at first. the eventual final agreement between VNC the sanity of the company. That is why look The minister appreciated our vision that safe- and KLM that was embraced. With profit, a beyond the deal between employer and em- ty and security is work done by people who raise and the new M-class product with the ployees. Politics, the social debate and the are well trained, motivated and well equip- new cabin crew composition are the most European regulation have a great impact on ped and who contribute greatly to security. important deals of that agreement which was our labour conditions and job opportunities. She took our cause to Brussels immediately implemented. In 2018 we went full steam ahead to bring and brought up the subject of unfair compe- this to the attention to European and Dutch tition, which has a great impact on our labour A first ministers. Things that are important to cabin conditions. The negotiations for KLC and Transavia were staff. Flying taxes, a limitation of the growth It is clear that our job isn’t done here, becau- also exciting with many highs and lows. on Schiphol and the pressure on security and se we had to remind our own representatives For KLC there was even an ultimatum, with the labour conditions that threaten our jobs in the House that we wanted to be present eventually a good deal with happy members. and our profession. with the social debate about safety and secu- The board members of our easyJet section rity in the airline industry. We managed to be really did well. The first CLA for them! Where Security is work done by people on the table on November 28th. does one start? The most important issues Last year we noticed that cabin staff is insuf- were known at an early stage: salary, pension ficiently valued as responsible for the safety A good year and paid sick days, but we needed more. and security in the cabin. We noticed this 2018 was a good year with good labour We managed to do this with the easyJet ma- at an ECAC workshop in Dublin, where the deals, a substantial increase of members nagement, but it appeared to be tricky when airport authorities and organisations don’t and the appointment of a VNC member in the members voted against the raise of 5%. even consider the role of cabin staff for their the directorate of the AF/KLM holding. We We have a stipulation that says that in such protocols about the prevention or the sprea- are getting ready for the next year. With your a case the chairman decides. This was a first ding of contagious diseases such as Ebola continuous support in mind we are going with VNC because our easyJet chairman had and SARS. And after the security debate held to make a success of 2019. Together we are to decide on a new CLA. We decided wisely by the minister of environmental affairs and strong. to go back to the negotiation table and ma- infrastructure with airline representatives in I wish you happy holidays and a wonderful Annette Groeneveld nagement to get an 8% raise. the House, where the minister promised to New Year’s Eve wherever you are. VNC president 2 VNC MAGAZINE / 8 / 2018 VNC MAGAZINE / 8 / 2018 3 LIFESTYLE Well found Meanwhile with other airlines... The best selection on the internet how passengers, press and colleagues experience their air journeys. Toptrolley For brand new members and the some- what more experienced colleagues VNC made a deal with Travel bags: a voucher of 15% discount with Travel bags for all members. Choose your bag, trolley or ex- tra bag and add the code upon payment: VNC18Q. Really nice, the discount is valid until December 31st 2019 and is for the entire # After a nightsift # Sky life collection. Walking on sunshine # Thai cabin crew # Brussels Airlines # pilot Patrick The VNC has a deal with the shoe brand Wolky and in view of the new heel height at the end of the year, we have a new super deal: Wolky@Work has presented of with six Sweet pairs of shoes which VNC may give away.