Delhi: In a development which could further give impetus to the ongoing deadlock between Air India management and employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines staff, the national carrier on Friday evening issued a circular in which two agreements done some years back have been declared null and void.
Sources say as a result, besides agitating pilots, the cabin crew members which are around 2000 in number could also go on strike. The circular states, their rostering will be done as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rules and not as per the agreed terms and conditions in previous agreements between the airline management and pilots and crew members.
"Reference is drawn to the subject in which regard it is reiterated that all Pilots and Cabin Crew of the Air India Narrow Body (Airbus fleet) will be rostered for flight duties as per AIC 28 of 1992 and CAR Section 7, Series 'J', Part I, respectively," reads the circular issued on Friday evening sent to all general managers and rostering officers of the airline.
This communication which came into force with immediate effect was issued by Captain AS Soman, Executive Director, Operations and Customer Service. The circular by the management has surprised many as the pilots' strike has already entered its sixth day, and speculations are rife that the situation is heading towards lockdown.
"How can such a directive be issued, nullifying the previous bilateral agreements unilaterally? We have sent a strong worded reply to management. We are going to take it up with Chief Labour Commissioner as it is violation of labour laws," said a senior Cabin Crew Association member who wished not to identity due to gag order by the Air India management.
02/05/11 MiD DAY
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