(Trinidad Guardian) The Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots’ Association (TTALPA) on Wednesday finally signed off on a new four per cent pay hike agreement with Caribbean Airlines (CAL).
It came after more than a year of negotiating for the collective bargaining period 2015 to 2020. The former agreement expired in 2015. CAL pilots and the state-owned company signed the agreement at CAL’s head office in Piarco yesterday.
Speaking after the signing, TTALPA industrial relations consultant Timothy Bailey said, “We look forward to collaborating with the company and ensuring that expansion is a success.
He clarified that there were no plans by the pilots to disrupt services based on the outcome of the negotiations.
“In fact, what we alluded to is the fact that the pilots have proven over time that they are going above and beyond to meet the schedules to ensure the additional destinations are serviced and flights are met so much so that there are thousands of vacation days owed to the pilots,” he said, adding that pilots assist the company with its flight schedule by working on their days off.
In a release yesterday, CAL thanked TTALPA and all employees for their patience, professionalism and dedication throughout the process. It said the agreement represents an important step in its collaboration with TTALPA, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing the interests of the airline, its employees and its customers.
