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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-10-19 18:35
Last update date: 2020-10-19 19:42
The new crown pneumonia epidemic is raging around the world, and airlines have fallen into an unprecedented "ice age". Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have previously announced layoffs, but they have not yet announced their plans.
The South China Morning Post quoted news yesterday (18th) as saying that Cathay Pacific hopes to announce its restructuring plan, including layoffs, by Friday (23rd).
In addition, "Hong Kong 01" also received news that the number of layoffs this time may reach 4,000.
The Dragonair Flight Crew Association stated in reply that it had not received a notice from the company, saying bluntly that "there is a different version every week," and colleagues were panicked.
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The South China Morning Post quoted news yesterday that Cathay Pacific hopes to announce its restructuring plan, including layoffs, before Friday, that is, Cathay Pacific employees will know whether they have been laid off before Friday.
In addition, the government hopes that Cathay Pacific can provide more generous solutions to the laid-off employees.
According to reports, Cathay Pacific has formulated a plan to lay off only some employees in order to prepare for future aviation demand rebound. However, if demand does not rebound as expected, Cathay Pacific may lay off more employees in the future.
"Hong Kong 01" also received news that the number of layoffs this time may reach 4,000.
Have met with company representatives 3 times to discuss the
Dragon Trade Union: No company notice
Leung Peiyun, vice chairman of the Dragonair Air Crew Association, said that he had noticed relevant reports, but had not received the company's notice.
Liang said that on the reorganization plan, he has met with company representatives three times to discuss, including reflecting that employees are willing to sacrifice benefits and wages in exchange for reserved positions, but the management did not make a clear statement. "The attitude is noted with thanks. Opinion", there is currently no date for the next meeting.
She expects the company to announce the news as soon as possible and reiterated that the union will continue to reflect the opinions of members.
Chris Beebe, secretary-general of the Hong Kong Aviation Aircrew Association (HKAOA), said that he has not received any relevant information from the company and it is temporarily unknown whether he will meet with the management this week.
A Cathay Pacific spokesperson said earlier that he would not comment on various speculations and rumors.
Cathay Pacific's passenger capacity plunged by 98% in September, expected to operate passenger capacity below 50% next year
Cathay Pacific's passenger traffic in September is still down 98.1% year-on-year thanks to students studying in the UK, and its capacity next year will be less than 50%
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