ANA: workers appeal regarding pension fund

The Workers' Commission of ANA plans to appeal a court ruling that favored the company regarding the suspension of pension fund contributions, estimated at five million euros. The decision to appeal was approved by workers in a plenary session. ANA confirmed that the Lisbon Labor Court dismissed all claims against it, asserting the legality of its decisions. The suspension of contributions began in November 2021 due to the pandemic's impact on aviation. The Workers' Commission argues that contributions are a worker's right and contests changes to the pension fund. ANA maintains that the contributions are a unilateral social benefit and justified the suspension as a necessary measure to protect jobs during the pandemic. The Workers' Commission has raised over 10,000 euros to fund the appeal.