THE MONTH OF October seemed to start off in a difficult way Aeromexicobecause on the horizon there was a glimpse pilots strike.
But as if it were a soap opera, just before midnight on October 1, the Trade Union Association of Pilots and Aviators of Mexico (ASPA) announced that an extension was given to the strike.
Originally scheduled for the first minute of yesterday, the strike was postponed to October 8, allowing negotiations to continue without disrupting flights or affecting the takeover of Claudia Sheinbaum as Chairwoman.
The pilots They have been in negotiations with the airline headed by Andrés Conesa to adjust their salaries to levels higher than those of the pandemic, taking into account the inflation accumulated in the last four years.
He union chaired by Jesús Ortiz Álvarez seeks double-digit salary increasewhile Aeroméxico has offered a 6% increase and other considerations.
The lack of a satisfactory agreement led the pilots to consider the strike as a necessary measure to put pressure on the company.
So far, flights have not been affected, which is a relief for thousands of passengers who depend on Aeroméxico for their travel.
However, the possibility of a strike remains latent, and its impact could be significant if an agreement is not reached before October 8.
The extension of the strike offers a window of opportunity for both parties to reach an agreement that benefits both the pilots and the airline.
Aeroméxico has reiterated its commitment to maintaining an open and transparent dialogue.
For its part, ASPA seeks to negotiate that the value of its pilots is recognized and their working conditions are improved.
The resolution of this conflict will be crucial not only for Aeroméxico and its pilots, but also for the stability and confidence of passengers and the industry in general.
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