Wed, Nov 18, 2009
Finnair Pilots Went On Strike Monday At Midnight
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the certified collective
bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines, issued
a statement of support Monday for the 800 pilots of Finnair,
represented by the Finnish Airline Pilots’ Association
(Suomen Liikennelentäjäliitto, SLL). The Finnair pilots
went on strike at one minute past midnight Monday morning to
protest airline management’s plans to ignore the collective
bargaining agreement and shift new 70-seat aircraft to Finncomm
Airlines, a newly formed commuter affiliate.
APA’s statement reads:
“We strongly support our brother and sister Oneworld
pilots at Finnair in their efforts to convince Finnair management
to abandon their outsourcing plans,” said APA President
Captain Lloyd Hill. “Outsourcing represents a serious threat
to loyal workers around the world, so it’s fair to say that
the Finnair pilots’ fight is our fight as well.
“Given the close relationship between Finnair and
American Airlines - which includes a grant of antitrust immunity -
we are especially concerned about Finnair management’s
conduct,” Hill said. “According to the Finnair pilots,
as many as 200 of their jobs are at risk as a consequence of their
management’s outsourcing plans, which are in direct violation
of the pilots’ contract.
“We therefore urge Finnair management to cease and desist
with any outsourcing plans and to negotiate with the
carrier’s pilots in good faith. Likewise, we have every
expectation that American Airlines management will refrain from any
involvement in the dispute.
“We are hopeful that this impasse will be resolved
expeditiously for the good of all concerned with Finnair. In the
meantime, APA will remain in close contact with our colleagues in
Finland and will also provide support for Finnair pilots stranded
in the United States during the strike.”
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