Vistara pilots were threatened, treated like ‘bonded labourers’
Delhi: Two unions of Air India have extended their support to Vistara pilots’ strike on various issues including salary revision. He alleged that the pilots were being treated like “bonded labour” and was threatened with dire consequences by HR. Opposition to the airline’s decision to merge with Air India, pay revisions and rostering issues. In a letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Thursday, Air India’s Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPI) and Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) raised issues related to reduction of minimum guaranteed flight allowance to 40 hours, leave approval and roster irregularities. discussed on Extension to all Tata Group airlines. He also called for talks with the Tata Group to resolve the issues. Two Air India unions said the problems faced by Vistara’s pilots are not isolated, but systemic issues across the Tata group’s airlines. The Tata Group has four airline enterprises – Air India, Air India Express, AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) and Vistara.
The letter said, “We believe that every pilot should be valued, respected and given the support they need to excel in their profession. Pilots face forced labor-like conditions and treatment.” It has to be done.” The unions alleged that “there are instances where HR has threatened pilots with possible disruptions in their future, which will have serious consequences”. He stressed that “such threats” could have serious consequences for the safety and efficiency of airline operations.
“Pilots who feel threatened or intimidated may be reluctant to report safety concerns or speak up about issues that could affect flight operations. This is the responsibility of our passengers and crew members,” the unions said. is a significant security threat and should not be taken lightly.” . Insisting that pilots should be treated with dignity and respect, the unions said it was “disturbing” to see instances where pilots at Tata Group airlines were being exploited, overworked. and they are being deprived of their basic rights.
Further, we urge the Tata Group leadership to engage in constructive dialogue with the pilot community, listen carefully to their feedback and take proactive steps to address their legitimate grievances. “By addressing the concerns raised by expansion pilots, the Tata Group can demonstrate its commitment to promote a culture of fairness, transparency and employee welfare across its aviation enterprises, which is currently missing,” he added.
