Today we are launching the second edition of our series “Know your CWA”, which was first introduced and published in 2014. We will provide information on a regular basis to allow you to better understand “your CWA”. A document, which is of extreme importance when it comes to our working conditions, now and in the future!
Our Collective Work Agreement (CWA) has an immense impact on our private lives. As per its Article 1.1, the objective of the CWA is “… to regulate the labour relations and the general working conditions at Cargolux Airlines International S.A. … in order to promote a favourable social climate within the Company.“
The CWA, being part of the individual work contract, is the document which outlines the employment relation between the employee – you – and the company. In other words; the CWA defines rights and obligations of both parties; the company on one side and the employee on the other side. The CWA is a legally binding document!
It needs to be understood by both parties, that any deviation from the CWA requires the mutual consent of both the company, represented by e.g. a colleague from crew control, and the individual pilot concerned. Only by mutual consent it is possible to deviate from the CWA.
When a deviation from the CWA is agreed to, always make sure that other applicable rules, e.g. the company’s OM-A, are strictly respected. Especially in the current environment with frequent roster changes and disruptions it is very important to ensure that limitations in OM-A Chapter 7 “Flight and Duty Time Limitations” are always adhered to!
In short; when it comes to your rights you may always insist that the CWA is followed.
Please follow this link to download your copy of the CWA for your perusal on the company provided iPad or any other computer for future reference.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at cvboard@alpl.lu for clarification.
All parts of this series can be found here in the Publications section under Cargolux Board.
