Another year comes to an end where we as Cargolux pilots had to operate under difficult COVID-19 conditions. We would like to thank you for your continued support, while your ALPL Board was busy representing your interests!
Obviously, the pandemic also meant additional work for us.
Whilst we were able to fine-tune the CWA by signing 3 agreements with the Company in the year 2021, we were also confronted with issues, which required a quick response from our side. The most recent ones for example being the reintroduction of the CGO layovers or the request by management for a deviation for scheduled operations as per CWA 36.6.4.3 to operate the PVG shuttles with 1 Captain and 3 First Officers. The outcome of the latter was decided by the majority of our members in a vote that led to the refusal of the negotiated deviation.
At the same time the implementation of the new crew scheduling software by the Company as well as the BKK layovers required and still require the constant attention of the Pilot Representatives. Additionally, the Hotel Committee is busy to maintain the quality of the hotels in our network.
These are a few examples of the work that occupied us during this year, and we hope that through communication channels such as the regular member updates, private chats and emails our efforts did not go unnoticed by you.
The continued high ALPL membership rate paired with many discussions and numerous inputs from our fellow colleagues is a clear sign that, although the interests and opinions amongst the pilot group vary, our union culture is intact and alive and the willingness of our fellow members to ultimately get engaged and stay united is strong.
We also hope that you are aware that every member has an impact and can make a difference when it comes to maintaining our working conditions and supporting our representative work.
This will be vital in the future, as it looks like the challenges in connection with the pandemic are not going to disappear any time soon and on top of that the negotiations for a new CWA will commence again next year.
The entire ALPL Cargolux Divisional Board would like to wish you all happy holidays and time to spend with your families and friends during the festive season!
