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Over two hundred pilots demand eighteen million euros from Flemish government
Pilots are jointly demanding between 16 and 18 million euros from the Flemish government due to underpaid seniority. Courts have previously ruled in their favor.
Over two hundred pilots have jointly submitted a claim to the Flemish government for an amount of 16 to 18 million euros in back pay. The pilots assert that this sum is owed to them because the government has paid out a too-low seniority for years.
The pilots' claim is based on their assertion that they have suffered financial damage due to these incorrect payments over an extended period. Previous lawsuits have resulted in favorable rulings for dozens of pilots in similar cases.
According to reports from various news outlets, these pilots are officials responsible for safely guiding ships through the ports. It is unclear how the Flemish government will respond to this new demand.
The case casts a shadow over the budget of the Flemish government, as the amount of the claim is substantial. There could potentially be a financial setback for the government, depending on the outcome of the pilots' demands.
In the past, courts have already ruled in favor of several pilots who filed similar claims, which could influence the likelihood of a positive outcome for the current claim.