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CMD Air India, Arvind Jadhav, along with the senior management team, today met the office bearers of the various Unions and Associations at Corporate Headquarters, Mumbai.
The objective of the meeting was to keep the employees’ representatives abreast of the developments in Air India. In his introductory remarks, Mr Jadhav expressed his appreciation at the manner in which all employees responded to the tragic incident involving an Air India Express flight.
Time for consolidation; not confrontation
While congratulating the employees for the team spirit shown during those crucial days, Mr Jadhav also touched upon the recent illegal strike by a section of the employees. He said, “I am deeply pained and saddened by the strike. It was totally avoidable, to say the least. We are still coming to terms with a tragedy. A large majority of employees also feel that there should not be any disruption. We are also striving hard for improved performance. This is the time for consolidation; not confrontation.”
The focus of the Management will be on :
- Financial restructuring
- Organisational transformation
CMD assured the employees that the newly constituted Board Sub Committees will review the entire gamut of operational issues; so that productivity can be increased by adopting international work practices.
With the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Terminal T3 at IGI Airport New Delhi, Air India will have the first mover advantage of integrated domestic and international operations from the most modern airport terminal in the world.
The Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi from 3rd to 14th October will offer the airline a grandstand opportunity to show case Brand Air India to an international audience. By the end of the year, the airline will have put in place all processes to join Star Alliance and become a truly Global Carrier.
Mr Jadhav urged the employees, “it is time for 30,000 employees to come together and work towards a bright and prosperous future that is rightfully yours!”
The response from the Unions and Associations was very positive and they individually and collectively expressed their whole- hearted support to the turnaround initiatives of the Management.
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