The LCGB and OGBL trade unions have reported that, at the first meeting with the conciliator on 14 February 2019, they claimed a fair deal for Cargolux employees in relation to the excellent results achieved thanks to staff efforts and commitment.
At the beginning of January 2019, the two contracting trade unions called upon the National Office of Conciliation (ONC) in the absence of what they described as a real and serious will to negotiate by Cargolux management within the framework of the renewal of the collective labour agreement.
Faced with overworked staff who have been, as they claimed, pushed to the limits of their resistance, the management categorically refused any increase in wages and any lasting improvement in working conditions. With a record profit of $122.3 million after tax in 2017 and a new record set for 2018, the unions have claimed for Cargolux staff what they have described as nothing more than a fair return compared to the results achieved.
For the unions, the profits generated in 2017 and 2018 are the result of an unwavering commitment by Cargolux staff: recognition of the work done is therefore more than justified at the level of the collective labour agreement.
Therefore, in front of the conciliator, the unions renewed their demands for a permanent reduction in the workload of ground staff and pilots to an acceptable level as well as an attractive remuneration model, which honours the experience and commitment of staff.
