Arkia Employees Threaten Strike Amid Ownership Dispute and Efficiency Drive
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Arkia employees, represented by the Transport Workers Union, have declared a labor dispute and are threatening to strike in two weeks due to efficiency measures and potential downsizing by owners Nakash brothers. Workers fear for their job security and the company's future, urging the owners to finalize a sale if they are unwilling to continue operating the airline. Arkia maintains that operations are unaffected.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Arkia employees declared a labor dispute, threatening a strike over alleged unilateral efficiency measures by owners.
- The Nakash brothers, Arkia's controlling shareholders, are accused of implementing cuts without employee consultation.
- Workers fear job losses, route cancellations, and potential company insolvency due to the current management actions.
- Employees are urging the owners to finalize the sale of Arkia to new investors.
- Arkia stated that its operations are continuing as normal with no impact on flights or passenger service.
The Transport Workers Union in the Histadrut labor federation declared a labor dispute with the airline Arkia on Thursday, citing concerns over efficiency and downsizing measures initiated by the controlling shareholders, the Nakash brothers. Employees allege these actions are being taken without consultation or agreement, raising fears about the company's future and their job security.
According to the union, the management's proposed steps, led by Avi Hurumro, include staff reductions and route cancellations, which could significantly impact working conditions and employee rights. The workers' committee also expressed concern that the current situation could lead to the company's insolvency, warning of ongoing uncertainty surrounding its future.
A central point of contention is the potential sale of Arkia. Employees claim the sale is in advanced stages and could provide the company with a business outlook and help stabilize it. However, they assert that the controlling shareholders are not advancing the deal for unclear reasons.
Nir Eisenberg, Deputy Chairman of the Transport Workers Union, stated that if the Nakash brothers do not wish to continue owning the company, they should complete its sale to owners who believe in its future. He emphasized that the Histadrut will not allow employees to become pawns in ownership struggles while hundreds of workers and their families face uncertainty.
Arkia responded by confirming receipt of the union's notice regarding the labor dispute. The airline stated that its operations continue as usual, all flights are operating on schedule, and there is currently no impact on the company's activities or service to passengers.
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