As the year 2023 is soon coming to an end, the entire ALPL Cargolux Divisional Board would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Looking back, 2023 was marked by long and exhausting CWA negotiations and the industrial action organized by the Unions in September. These marked a major turning point in the history of Cargolux and ALPL at the same time. For the first time ever, the Unions had to take this ultimate step to find an acceptable agreement for our members in the CWA negotiations.
We all agree that such a drastic step is never desirable as it poses a burden to all parties involved, in terms of stress on a personal level and on a financial level to the company where we are all employed. However, the unity and determination shown by the pilots, maintenance and ground personal during this action was very remarkable and once again impressively demonstrated how important it is to stand together as a group for common goals.
Again, we would like to say to everybody who participated – especially to those who were on duty on those days and therefore directly affected – THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST AND SUPPORT!
While the new CWA is signed and implemented by now, we hope you recognize and appreciate the new benefits in the contract for the coming years.
To provide an outlook for next year, we would like to draw your attention to the social elections, which will take place on 12 March 2024. These elections for a new delegation within Cargolux are very important for our future and essential to have a strong pilot representation within the company. More information regarding this important election will be published in the near future. Stay tuned and take the opportunity and make sure to cast your votes.
While the main season is in full swing, we wish you and your families a few quiet days at home and our colleagues who have to work during the holidays some enjoyable layovers and a good start into the year 2024!
Thank you for your support during this extraordinary year!
