We would like to inform you that the LCGB decided together with the OGBL to take the next step in the CWA negotiations and initiate the conciliation process, as defined in the Luxembourgish labor law. Thus, a letter to the Office National de Conciliation (ONC) was sent by both Unions on 17 February 2023 asking for their involvement in the current labor negotiations in Cargolux.
The basis of this decision lies in the still unresolved disagreement in multiple key claims between the two parties. After being in the 6th month of negotiations in which we attended 15 meetings we haven’t made any progress except on some smaller claims and clarifications.
From the beginning, your negotiation team together with the Unions were fully prepared and willing to engage into serious talks with the aim to reach an agreement in a timely manner. While we are striving for an acceptable solution, we are always keeping in mind the mandate we received from you!
At the same time and to avoid any further escalation, we see an urgent necessity for management to stop their stalling-strategy and to give the negotiation-process the priority it deserves. The involvement of the ONC serves the purpose to find acceptable solutions for the identified problems and concerns and to solve the impasse.
We will keep you informed about any further development.
