Labor Relations 23 April 2026

British Airways Pilot Salary 2026: Pay Deal Vote Puts Strike Risk And CEO Pay In Focus

British Airways pilots will vote next week on a 79-page pay proposal, raising the risk of strikes ahead of summer travel. The proposal offers a pay rise starting at 2.5% and rising to 4%, but unions say it would cut pension contributions and flying pay. BA reported a 2025 operating profit of £2.23 billion, while CEO Sean Doyle’s 2026 compensation is estimated at up to £5.6 million.

April 25, 2026

Unilever PLC’s McCormick Food Deal Hits Fresh Labor Snag as Q1 Update Nears

Unilever’s European employee representatives are demanding binding job protections in the planned $44.8 billion merger of its foods business with McCormick, raising concerns ahead of the deal’s expected mid-2027 close. The works council, representing about 20,000 staff, wants guarantees similar to those secured in the 2025 Magnum spin-off, exceeding minimum legal requirements.

April 23, 2026