Unions could scupper Alitalia rescue plan
Alitalia is reportedly facing stiff union opposition to a plan that could save the company – and mean the loss of several thousand jobs.
As reported by News From Abroad, the Italian flag-carrier has warned that it will go bankrupt by the end of this month unless it lays off around 25 per cent of its 21,000 staff. The airline would then be split into two separate companies.
However, the BBC News website reports, there is union anger at the plans, with some groups calling for strike action in response to the proposals. If unions do not agree with Alitalia’s plans, the carrier will not qualify for a 400 million euro loan “rescue package”.
The BBC reports that the redundancy plan would mean the loss of more than 1,500 flight crew jobs, including 450 pilots, with more than 3,000 job losses among ground staff including handling, sales and marketing, maintenance, and cargo.
Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad Ltd
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