The Reborn Alitalia is 7 Days Old and today (20th January) already has had its first strike (as against the mere disruption caused on its first day).
Admittedly this lasted a mere 4 Hours and is more a 'flexing of the muscles' by the union involved, SDL rather than a full scale clash.
This mini-strike still resulted in 22 Flights being cancelled including 6 International services!
So what was this strike over?
According to the SDL Union:
The protest was over new labour contracts and the criteria used to hire employees as part of Alitalia's relaunch.
Surely this was all resolved in the incredibly protracted negotiations between CAI Investor Group, the Unions and the Italian Government prior to the relaunch?
Actually I don't think the answer matters, just the conclusion and that is nothing has changed (so far), and the New Alitalia is the same as the Inefficient, Unsustainable, Old Alitalia.
Previous Posts on Alitalia in this Blog:
14 January 2009: Alitalia - Unions spoil first Day
13 January 2009: Alitalia Reborn - But will it Survive?
Last Year:
06th October 2008:
Alitalia - Is the Opera entering its final act?
13th September 2008:
Alitalia - Have the Unions Killed the only hope?
29th August 2008:
Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy Protection
29th July 2008:
Alitalia - How long before the life support is switched off?
Admittedly this lasted a mere 4 Hours and is more a 'flexing of the muscles' by the union involved, SDL rather than a full scale clash.
This mini-strike still resulted in 22 Flights being cancelled including 6 International services!
So what was this strike over?
According to the SDL Union:
The protest was over new labour contracts and the criteria used to hire employees as part of Alitalia's relaunch.
Surely this was all resolved in the incredibly protracted negotiations between CAI Investor Group, the Unions and the Italian Government prior to the relaunch?
Actually I don't think the answer matters, just the conclusion and that is nothing has changed (so far), and the New Alitalia is the same as the Inefficient, Unsustainable, Old Alitalia.
Previous Posts on Alitalia in this Blog:
14 January 2009: Alitalia - Unions spoil first Day
13 January 2009: Alitalia Reborn - But will it Survive?
Last Year:
06th October 2008:
Alitalia - Is the Opera entering its final act?
13th September 2008:
Alitalia - Have the Unions Killed the only hope?
29th August 2008:
Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy Protection
29th July 2008:
Alitalia - How long before the life support is switched off?
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