Arkia Employees Declare Labor Dispute Amid Sale Uncertainty
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
The Transport Workers Union declared a labor dispute at Arkia Airlines due to unilateral efficiency measures and staff reductions by the owners. Employees fear job losses and the company's insolvency, while also criticizing the lack of progress on a potential sale. Arkia confirmed the dispute declaration but stated its operations remain unaffected.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Arkia employees declared a labor dispute over unilateral owner actions and staff cuts.
- The union fears the airline is heading towards insolvency without a sale.
- Nir Eisenberg urged owners to sell Arkia to those believing in its future.
- Arkia confirmed the dispute but stated operations are unaffected.
- The dispute concerns efficiency measures and route cancellations impacting employees.
The Transport Workers Union in the Histadrut labor federation announced a labor dispute at Arkia Airlines on Thursday, citing unilateral actions by the airline's owners. These actions, according to the union, include efficiency measures and staff reductions implemented without consultation or agreement with employee representatives. The dispute arises from the owners' intention to proceed with these measures without employee consent and a failure to advance a sale deal that could significantly benefit the company's future.
Union representatives argue that the company's management is taking steps with major implications for employees' job security, working conditions, and rights. These steps include canceling routes and raising concerns about the company heading towards insolvency. Furthermore, despite an ongoing sale agreement that could substantially aid Arkia, the owners are not advancing it for reasons unclear to the employees.
Nir Eisenberg, Deputy Chairman of the Transport Workers Union, stated that if the controlling shareholders no longer wish to own Arkia, it is time to complete the sale and transfer the company to owners who believe in its future. He emphasized that the actions led by Avi Khormro, representing the controlling shareholders, should not leave hundreds of employees and their families in prolonged uncertainty. Eisenberg stressed that Arkia's employees are not a bargaining chip and that the Histadrut will not allow them to be held hostage in ownership disputes.
Arkia responded by confirming receipt of the union's dispute declaration. 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 passenger service.
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