WestJet cuts 50% of staff
WestJet has eliminated about half of its workforce as it tries to preserve itself while the coronavirus continues ravaging the air transport industry, says CE Ed Sims. “Today, 6,900 WestJetters are receiving notices confirming early retirements, early outs and both voluntary and involuntary leaves,” Sims says. The airline had about 14,000 workers prior to the cuts. About 90% of those being made redundant accepted voluntary departures, for a period of no less than 3 months, and some permanently, he adds. “It is through these WestJetters’ sacrifices that we can preserve a core of people who will remain employed to prepare for the moment when the situation stabilises, and we can look to rise again,” Sims says. <br/>
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WestJet cuts 50% of staff
WestJet has eliminated about half of its workforce as it tries to preserve itself while the coronavirus continues ravaging the air transport industry, says CE Ed Sims. “Today, 6,900 WestJetters are receiving notices confirming early retirements, early outs and both voluntary and involuntary leaves,” Sims says. The airline had about 14,000 workers prior to the cuts. About 90% of those being made redundant accepted voluntary departures, for a period of no less than 3 months, and some permanently, he adds. “It is through these WestJetters’ sacrifices that we can preserve a core of people who will remain employed to prepare for the moment when the situation stabilises, and we can look to rise again,” Sims says. <br/>
