Casual workers of Air India move High Court seeking work after lockdown
4 years, 5 months ago

Casual workers of Air India move High Court seeking work after lockdown

The Hindu  

At least 250 casual workers of Air India have approached the Bombay High Court seeking direction to the government-run airline to provide them work as the coronavirus-induced lockdown has rendered them jobless and deprived them of wages. In the interim application filed through Air India Ltd Kamgar Sangh, the petitioners stated that most casual workers belong to economically weaker sections and that they are dependent on daily wages from the airline. The application by at least 250 casual workers of the airline has been filed through senior counsel Gayatri Singh and advocate Mini Mathur. As per the plea, casual workers are allowed to work for a maximum of 240 days a year and are paid ₹535 for each day of the services rendered by them.

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Global Pilot Body Seeks Govt's Urgent Intervention Into Air India's Leave Without Pay Policy
4 years, 5 months ago

Global Pilot Body Seeks Govt's Urgent Intervention Into Air India's Leave Without Pay Policy

News 18  

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Air India says financial situation very challenging, LWP for staffers win-win
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India says financial situation very challenging, LWP for staffers win-win

India TV News  

Air India on Friday said its financial situation is very challenging due to the coronavirus pandemic and its leave-without-pay scheme for employees is a "win-win" situation for them as well as the management. "Air India is in a very challenging financial situation and is taking recourse to several initiatives with a view to ensuring the continuance of its operations," the …

Air India Leave Without Pay Scheme: Cost-cutting has to be done, says Hardeep Singh Puri
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India Leave Without Pay Scheme: Cost-cutting has to be done, says Hardeep Singh Puri

India TV News  

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Air India offices to function in 'full strength' from July 20
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India offices to function in 'full strength' from July 20

India TV News  

Air India on Wednesday said that its offices will function in 'full strength' from July 20. 'Work from Home' option can be considered for employees who are at higher risk due to medical conditions, pregnant women & employees in containment zones," Air India was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. The airline's board of directors have authorised its Chairman …

Air India to send certain employees on leave without pay for up to five years
4 years, 5 months ago

Air India to send certain employees on leave without pay for up to five years

India TV News  

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Air India gives permanent staff option to work for three days a week at 60 per cent pay
4 years, 6 months ago

Air India gives permanent staff option to work for three days a week at 60 per cent pay

India TV News  

Air India on Friday introduced a "shorter working week scheme" under which its permanent employees, except pilots and cabin crew members, can opt to work for three days a week at 60 per cent salary, said senior airline officials. The pandemic has impacted the aviation industry significantly, and all airlines in India have taken steps like cutting salaries of employees, …

Air India Employee Associations Move Bombay HC Against 10% Monthly Pay Cut During Covid-19 Lockdown [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

Air India Employee Associations Move Bombay HC Against 10% Monthly Pay Cut During Covid-19 Lockdown [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Three employee associations of national carrier Air India have filed writ petitions before the Bombay High Court challenging the decision by Air India to impose a 10% cut in the monthly wage packet of pilots, engineers and other staff members. The Indian Pilots' Guild, Air India Aircraft Engineers' Association and Air India Service Engineers' Association contended that the. The Indian …

Air India employee unions move HC, challenges 10% deductions in salary
4 years, 8 months ago

Air India employee unions move HC, challenges 10% deductions in salary

Hindustan Times  

Three Air India employee unions have moved the Bombay high court on Thursday challenging 10% deduction in their salary on account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The petition said that on March 20, 2020, Air India announced 10% deduction for three months from the allowance package of all employees, except the cabin crew, on account of the impact …

Air India pilots' union opposes privatisation; may resort to strike
5 years, 2 months ago

Air India pilots' union opposes privatisation; may resort to strike

India TV News  

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