News / Cargolux unions stand firm, as striking workers reject claims by CEO

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Cargolux’s striking workforce has rejected claims they are ignoring the carrier’s future and prioritising short-term financial gain.

Responding to comments by the Luxembourg carrier’s CEO, Richard Forson, a spokesperson for the OGBL – one of two unions representing staff – said the carrier’s “failure to properly remunerate workers” would hit it in the long run.

“It is disappointing to be told we don’t care for the long-term health of the airline; our whole dispute is seeking sustainable aviation careers,” the spokesperson told ...