PAL to open union discussions
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has said it will invite leaders of the PAL Employees Association (PALEA) to discuss the implementation of the carrier’s planning unit sale programme. The national carrier made the announcement following a government ruling that upholds PAL’s right to sell off its catering, ground-handling and call centre reservations units.
In a statement, PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said the PAL management also plans to hold meetings with the affected units to discuss the mechanics of the sale.
The airline announced the sell-off last year in an effort to stabilise its finances following two consecutive years of full-year losses in 2008 and 2009, totalling US$312 million. While it posted profits of US$72.5 million in 2010, it fell back into the red in the April-June 2011 quarter, registering a US$10.6 million loss.
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