Vereinigung Cockpit

Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) is a German pilots' union representing pilots at various airlines within the Lufthansa Group. VC is currently newsworthy due to ongoing labor disputes and strike actions affecting Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa CityLine, and Lufthansa Cargo. Recent articles indicate that VC has called for strikes on Monday and Tuesday (April 11-12, 2026) due to a lack of progress in collective bargaining negotiations with employers. Andreas Pinheiro, president of VC, stated that employers have shown no tangible willingness to find solutions. This follows a previous strike in March. The strikes are impacting flights departing from Frankfurt and Munich, causing disruptions for passengers. The union is seeking improved working conditions and pay for its members. These actions highlight the ongoing tensions between airline management and pilot unions regarding labor rights and compensation in the aviation industry.