Luxembourg trade unions the LCGB and the OGBL have demanded significant improvements to the collective agreement for Cargolux employees.
As announced today, Cargolux again achieved a record after tax profit of US $211.2 million for the 2018 financial year, significantly exceeding the 2017 result of US $122.3 million. In light of this, the LCGB and the OGBL have argued that it is time to improve the collective agreement for employees of the airline who helped make this record result possible.
The trade unions have attributed Cargolux's consistent success on the commitment and flexibility of its more than 1,500 employees in recent years. Despite this, the LCGB and the OGBL have argued that the company's staff gave numerous concessions in the current collective agreement in order to ensure the sustainable development of Cargolux.
In addition to the profit-sharing stipulated by the collective agreement, the trade unions have demanded significant improvements in working conditions and remuneration in the context of ongoing collective bargaining and before the National Conciliation Office (ONC). Apart from a salary increase for all employees falling under the scope of the collective agreement, a revised and attractive salary concept, which takes into account the cost of living in Luxembourg, is requested to reward staff experience and commitment. The trade unions similarly demanded the reinstatement of prior and proven collective agreements and achievements, including measures which have proven effective in preventing overwork and fatigue of pilots. In addition, they have requested that any differences in hiring conditions for new employees be eliminated.
Finally, the LCGB and the OGBL confirmed that they are ready to conclude a collective agreement in the interest of all employees, adding that this is the only way to guarantee Cargolux the ability to recruit and retain qualified staff in the long term.
