It is promising to see an overwhelming participation in the “100% compliance with your CWA” campaign and to receive good feedback from the line.
The true effects of this campaign may not be obvious by only looking at the flight movement screen, but it is definitely making an impact. We have been informed about noticeable network disruptions due to lack of crews and that some flights already had to be cancelled. Something that does not come unexpected as management is still relying on the flexibility of us pilots. They continue to plan to the “legal limits” expecting crews to use discretion while crew numbers remain unrealistically low.
Recently the ALPL Board was informed about intimidating emails from crew control to crew members who had requested additional rest or reported unfit for a FDP, not only within the scope of the CWA but even according to the OM-A. By doing so, trying to question a crew members decision based on safety, certain individuals definitely exceeded their authority and possibly made themselves and the company subject to legal proceedings.
If you experience such a discussion with crew control, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at cvboard@alpl.lu, so we can assist you. We also highly recommend continuing to follow the published guidelines on “100% compliance with your CWA”, which you can download here, should you not have done so yet.
So far, no new dates have been scheduled for the CWA negotiations, which underlines again that things will not change overnight and that it will take time to achieve our goals. Don’t forget what we have been communicating already since May this year:
- Don’t take things for granted! Just because we are seeing a record production and profits, and management struggling to attract and to retain enough pilots, it is not going to be easy to improve the CWA. We will have to fight!
- Expect tough and long negotiations!
- Be mentally prepared and stay united!
- The more effective we are as individuals and as a united group, the better the outcome will be of a sustainable CWA!
- Support your representatives and negotiation team, especially when they ask you to do so!
- Finally, if you are approached by management asking your thoughts on the CWA, just reply “My representatives have my full support to negotiate the listed claims”!
We do want to take this opportunity and thank you for your tremendous support and unity! Please continue with “100% compliance with your CWA” until further notice.
As things develop we will let you know.
