![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO1LMZfp-Oy-1OMYhRWcBC13-qnXdY4nsh0ZnWlkXauGy6n7dmZas3hO2p85OOSi-I9WgpfpWozs9V6BXqC7gylRz10bc9xa9m4dj6p_4TRe49GVrkdr8pOGkqU8HRwtlmOtc-5Lwc2nF/s200/KLM+Embraer+a.jpg)
The airline says that as previous negotiations have failed to find a solution to the current employee dissatisfaction, mediation was a logical next step. "KLM considers this a logical and desirable subsequent step and as the ultimate opportunity to nonetheless reach an agreement," it said in a statement.
KLM also hopes that entering mediation with VNV will prevent the union from instigating further strike action. "The current collective labour agreement specifies that engaging a mediator should be given preference as the next step in the event of the parties failing to reach agreement." the carrier stated.