China Airlines, pilots reach deal to end week-long strike
The 7-day strike by China Airlines’ pilots ended Feb 14, as the airline met most demands by pilots, represented by the Taoyuan Pilots Union, on better fatigue management on long-haul flights and better benefits. The strike began Feb 8, affecting around 20,000 passengers, with more than 136 flights canceled. The strike cost the carrier an estimated US$16m in revenue. Passengers may apply for compensation, which is capped at $250. CAL president Hsieh Shih-chien and the union’s chairperson Lee Hsin Yen signed a collective agreement, which guarantees no strike action for 3.5 years and states that future disputes will be resolved through arbitration. During the fourth round of negotiations, the airline agreed to the union’s primary demands of allocating more pilots for long-haul flights. <br/>
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/news/hot-topics/2019-02-18/sky/china-airlines-pilots-reach-deal-to-end-week-long-strike
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/logo.png
China Airlines, pilots reach deal to end week-long strike
The 7-day strike by China Airlines’ pilots ended Feb 14, as the airline met most demands by pilots, represented by the Taoyuan Pilots Union, on better fatigue management on long-haul flights and better benefits. The strike began Feb 8, affecting around 20,000 passengers, with more than 136 flights canceled. The strike cost the carrier an estimated US$16m in revenue. Passengers may apply for compensation, which is capped at $250. CAL president Hsieh Shih-chien and the union’s chairperson Lee Hsin Yen signed a collective agreement, which guarantees no strike action for 3.5 years and states that future disputes will be resolved through arbitration. During the fourth round of negotiations, the airline agreed to the union’s primary demands of allocating more pilots for long-haul flights. <br/>
