Kenyan aviation union expresses optimism over mass retrenchment

The workers union representing a majority of
Kenya Airways employees has said it does
not anticipate further retrenchments at the
national carrier following weekend’s sacking
of 80 staff.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union, whose
membership comprises about 2,500 KQ
staffers, says the airline’s management has
agreed to limit the number of sacked
employees significantly below the initial
estimate of 600.
Secretary-general Moss Ndiema said the
proposed concessions for the reduced
layoffs include a reduction in some
allowances, a freeze in KQ’s pension
contributions as well as cutting back on
outsourced employees.
The national carrier on March 31 announced
that it intended to redeploy or sack up to
600 of its staff.