While the aviation industry was hit hard after the travel restriction due to the coronavirus, Turkish Airlines (THY) continues to experience financial difficulties with the pandemic process.
The economic difficulties experienced The negotiations between THY and the authorized union Hava-Is, which wanted to reduce their salary, were continuing. While it was claimed that some of the personnel of THY, whose salary crisis has been going on for a long time, were taxi drivers, it was claimed that some of them sold all their assets and returned to their father’s homes
Other rights will be protected
The long-lasting salary crisis has been resolved today. Authorized union Hava-İş and THY signed a protocol. According to the information received, 30 percent to 50 percent cuts will be made in personnel salaries. While it is learned that 50 percent cuts will be made for pilots, 35 percent for cabin crew and 30 percent for other personnel, the reduction in wages will be valid until 2021. However, the decision will be reviewed in favor of the employee every 6 months. Other rights previously acquired by THY personnel through the collective bargaining agreement will be protected. The previously decided inflation plus 1 percent wage increase was changed to an increase in the inflation rate.
According to the signed agreement, the short-time working allowance application will not be continued and the compulsory unpaid application will not be applied. In addition, dismissal of workers was prevented within the scope of the protocol.