Pilots across carriers planning single union

New Delhi: Pilots of various airlines are looking at forming a single union to collectively air their grievances.
"We are looking at forming a single union and are in touch with pilots of other airlines," Kaushik, who was one of the negotiators on behalf of Jet Airways pilots during the five-day stand-off at the carrier earlier this month, said.
Jet pilots had gone on mass sick leave Sep 8 after two of their colleagues were sacked for their involvement in forming a pilots union. The five-day strike, which ended Sep 13 midnight, is estimated to have entailed a $40-million (Rs.200-crore) loss for the carrier.
When contacted, a senior Air India pilot confirmed they were in talks with their counterparts at other airlines.
29/09/09 Times of India

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Sep 2009