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SriLankan Airlines has signed a fresh Collective Agreement with its Flight Attendants’ Union, which includes the important introduction of productivity based payments for all cabin staff.
Pradeepa Dahanayake, Head of Human Resources, said: “Since the management of the airline changed hands last April, we have been exploring every possible way to enhance productivity, increase revenue, and reduce costs. We are confident that the new productivity based payment system will be of great benefit to both the airline and our cabin staff. Our thanks to the Flight Attendants’ Union for their co-operation in implementing this programme.”
Mrs. Dahanayake said, “Productivity improvements and industrial peace were key focal points during the negotiation sessions, and the relationship between the union and management were further strengthened."
This is the 4th collective agreement to be signed with the Flight Attendants’ Union, going back to 1998. The new agreement is effective up to 31-May-10.
Captain Milinda Ratnayake, Head of Service Delivery, said: “There are many challenges ahead for our airline with increased competition from other airlines, and the fallout of the global financial crisis likely to affect the air travel industry. We look forward to the full support of our flight attendants to take SriLankan to greater success.”
SriLankan Airlines has Collective Agreements with all of its employee unions, both in Sri Lanka and overseas. These include the Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya, Airline Pilots Guild of Sri Lanka, Association of Licensed Aircraft Engineers, and SriLankan Airlines Aircraft Technicians Association.
Ian Anandappa, President of the Flight Attendants’ Union, said: “The FAU is confident that this CBA will usher in a new era of productivity to SriLankan Airlines. We will make every endeavour to work together with the management to fine-tune this new methodology to take our beloved airline to greater heights".
The new agreement covers the full range of areas including salaries, promotions, increments, allowances, incentives, overtime, rosters, leave entitlements, holidays, retirement, EPF, ETF, gratuity, medical benefits, workmen’s compensation, staff travel facilities, training, and grievance procedures. It also includes the airline’s new disciplinary procedure.
Dion Jansz, General Secretary of the union, said: “Our goal from now is to give SriLankan Airlines a reputation as the airline with the world’s best cabin staff. We are planning several initiatives together with the airline’s management to enhance our levels of service for the greater benefit of our passengers.”
The agreement was signed on 26-Nov-08 in Katunayake by Mrs. Dahanayake, Capt. Ratnayake, Ali Kamil, Senior Manager Human Resources, and Rashmore Ferdinands, Manager Inflight Service Delivery, on behalf of the airline. Signatories for the union were Ian Anandappa, Dion Jansz, and Falih Gaffoor, Treasurer. (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 05-Jan-09. In-depth analysis of the Indian airline and airport sectors, including latest traffic and financial reports and outlooks, is available each month in the Monthly Essential India. |
SriLankan Airlines signs collective agreement with Flight Attendants’ Union 
