PPU (union)

The PPU is a British pilot union that currently represents less than 30% of the pilots of Virgin Atlantic.[1]

The PPU
Full nameThe PPU
Founded26 November 2012
Members325
Key peopleGlen Beresford, Chair - Board member; Roy Wheatley, Vice-Chair Board member; Stephen Walker, Secretary - Board member; Dave Williams - Board member; David Mutty - Board member;
Office locationMacclesfield, England
CountryUnited Kingdom
Websitewww.theppu.co.uk

History

On 26 November 2012 the PPU was certified as a new union by the Trades Union Certification Officer.[2] "The PPU was launched after a poll of 548 Virgin Atlantic pilots in June 2012 returned a 76% response and an 87.4% vote in favour" of setting up a new union to represent its members needs.[2][3]

The PPU’s AR21 form for the year ending 31 December 2018 declared it had 325 members.[4] It represents 30% of Virgin Atlantic's pilots.

The AR21 for year ending 31 December 2018 shows a deficit of £150,840 for the year and an amount remaining in their general fund of £175,492[4]

The PPU motto is "Safety, Professionalism, Respect".

The PPU is a web-based "e-union" using technology to give it and its members a global 24/7/365 presence. Membership is no longer restricted to pilots from Virgin Atlantic. The PPU has members in TUI Airways and British Airways.[2]

The PPU Mission Statement

1. To fully represent and robustly support members of the PPU and to actively promote and augment professional pilots’ terms & conditions, pay, working environment and professional status.

2. To be prepared to engage collectively to uphold the interests of its members.

3. To work with Industry and Government to enhance:- a. Flight safety b. Environmentally sound industry practice

4. To be the effective and recognised representative body for pilots of carriers throughout the industry.

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See also

References
  1. "New Airline Pilot Union Launches in UK - PPU". pprune.org. 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  2. "New UK professional pilots' union certified". pilotcareernews.com. 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  3. "Pilots Seeking Influence". flightglobal.com. 2013. Archived from the original on 4 February 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2013.
  4. "PPU AR21 2018" (PDF). UK government.
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