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Arik Sacks Pilots For Embarking On Strike

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Arik Air has sacked an undisclosed number of its pilots for gross acts of indiscipline, describing the strike as an act of betrayal pilot. In a statement, the airline said the affected pilots were sacked for embarking on strike “without recourse to lay down procedures,” adding that the strike was an act of betrayal, especially during the Yuletide season when the airline is at its peak of travel.


“The management of Arik Air (In Receivership) on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 dismissed several of its pilots for gross acts of indiscipline. The affected pilots were dismissed for embarking on a strike action without recourse to lay down procedures," the airline said.


“The pilots did not serve a strike notice in accordance with labour laws. They neither submitted any issue of dispute to the National Association of Airline Pilots and Engineers, their umbrella union nor did they submit any statement of demands to the management of the company.


“There were also no ongoing discussions between the management and the pilots on any unresolved labour issues. Their actions were spontaneous and callous.”


The airline further explained that it recently had productive discussions with relevant aviation unions including the National Association of Airline Pilots and Engineers on the condition of service for all employees.


“It is instructive to note that the management of the airline has of late had very fruitful discussions with relevant aviation unions including the National Association of Airline Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), on conditions of service for all employees. This has led to the signing of a robust condition of service and redundancy benefits for staff.”

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