No intervention yet; PAL confirms Noy meeting
By Aytch S. de la Cruz 11/13/2010President Aquino and officials of flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) met last Tuesday in an effort to defuse tension between the airline’s management and labor union amid a persistent strike threat of the PAL Employees Association (Palea) despite a Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) ruling upholding the planned spin-off of PAL operations that would result in the layoff of 2,600 workers.
PAL president Jaime Bautista, however, said there was no mention of a Palace intervention in the labor dispute at the meeting, adding that he has not received any call or official communication from the Palace regarding the scope, nature and effects of such intervention.
Speaking to Manila reporters who traveled with him in Tokyo, Japan for the Asia Pacific Economic (Apec) Leaders’ Summit, Aquino, nevertheless, said government officials are preparing for a possible intervention in a bid to finally end the row between PAL and Palea.
“In fact one of last meetings I had for this week was to talk to several individuals to include representatives from labor sector and PAL management, trying to get them closer to a negotiated settlement and ease the fears of both parties. So I expect some word on it by tomorrow but the signs are promising,” Aquino claimed..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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