The management feels it can't change service conditions as long as employees enjoy the protection of labour laws
The civil aviation ministry has sought an amendment to the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 to end protection granted to pilots and aircraft engineers under prevailing labour laws.
The proposal has been mooted at the behest of Air India, which continues to be in precarious financial health, despite Rs 17,000 crore equity infusion under a turnaround plan.
With increased competition from private commercial carriers, the airline faces the prospect of losing its market share further.
At the same time, Air India management finds its hands tied, as changing service conditions isn't easy while employees enjoy the protection of labour laws. It has run into rought weather even when enforcing Directorate General of Civil Aviation's stipulated duty hours for pilots and cabin crew.
It is in this context that Air India has requested the civil aviation ministry to push for an amendment to the Industrial Dispute Act and remove pilots and aircraft engineers from the 'workmen' category under the Act.
30/05/15 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
The civil aviation ministry has sought an amendment to the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 to end protection granted to pilots and aircraft engineers under prevailing labour laws.
The proposal has been mooted at the behest of Air India, which continues to be in precarious financial health, despite Rs 17,000 crore equity infusion under a turnaround plan.
With increased competition from private commercial carriers, the airline faces the prospect of losing its market share further.
At the same time, Air India management finds its hands tied, as changing service conditions isn't easy while employees enjoy the protection of labour laws. It has run into rought weather even when enforcing Directorate General of Civil Aviation's stipulated duty hours for pilots and cabin crew.
It is in this context that Air India has requested the civil aviation ministry to push for an amendment to the Industrial Dispute Act and remove pilots and aircraft engineers from the 'workmen' category under the Act.
30/05/15 Aneesh Phadnis/Business Standard
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