Hong Kong pilots’ union demands bigger role in Cathay Pacific talks amid looming job cuts, end of carrier’s recognition of staff body

Pilots at Cathay Pacific Airways are demanding a bigger role in restructuring talks, with the company weeks away from terminating its recognition of their union, as major decisions that could affect thousands of jobs loom.The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA) is seeking to win public support, including placing a newspaper advertisement, to mount pressure on the city’s flag carrier to save as many livelihoods as possible.“We’re hoping that before the company makes an announcement in…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3103556/hong-kong-pilots-union-demands-bigger-role-cathay-pacific