The China Airlines branch of the Taoyuan City Pilots Union announced at 0:00 on the 8th that the strike would begin at 6 a.m.
China Taiwan Net reported on February 8 that according to Taiwan's "China Times Electronic News", the Taoyuan City Pilots Union launched a strike against Taiwan's " China Airlines " at 6 a.m. on the 8th, impacting Spring Festival transportation. Netizens have polarized opinions on this. . Some people believe that strikes "should require advance notice" so that travelers can plan their itineraries accordingly. Otherwise, temporary strikes will cause traffic chaos, and it will be the people who suffer. However, some people say, "Strike should be carried out at the busiest time in order to put pressure on management" to promote labor rights.
Due to the strike of China Airlines pilots, many passengers were unable to board the flight smoothly. Some netizens believed that it is the pilots' freedom to defend their rights, but such a temporary strike is "basically a form of chaos." The public should support China Airlines this time. Rather than siding with the unions. And I remember that before there was a strike on the London Underground, they would be notified several weeks in advance. "The China Airlines union is too unprofessional."
Someone else left a message saying that the pilot strike is "using passengers as bargaining chips" and affects the itinerary that has been arranged long ago, especially during the Spring Festival when many people fly out of the country and return to Taiwan. Not to mention spending more money to change air tickets, accommodation, etc. He was unable to take the flight at the scheduled time and criticized the "pilot's greed". Some netizens believe that the law should be "amended" to require a notice period for strikes. If there is a temporary strike, all losses must be compensated by the strikers. Some netizens sympathized with the ground staff who have to deal with it on the front line, clean up the mess, and have to be complained by passengers. It is "sad ground work".
However, there are also netizens who support the pilot union, believing that the strike must be chosen during the busiest time "in order to put pressure on the management", and they do not understand those who say that "if you want to strike, you should not choose the Spring Festival". In Europe, there are small strikes every three days and one big strike every five days. All walks of life take turns to strike. People are accustomed to it, and the purpose is to promote labor rights. Netizens said, "Some people think that pilots should not infringe on public welfare for their own selfish interests." However, it is difficult to obtain the legal right to strike in Taiwan. The union has even postponed the decision to strike for half a year. The union also issued several warnings before issuing the strike order. Both sides. The statement sparked an online debate.
According to reports, the strike demands put forward by the pilot union this time have five major items, including six points, including adding more manpower to overworked flights, making the co-pilot promotion and training system transparent, ensuring the recruitment and training of Taiwanese pilots, and prohibiting the recruitment and training of Taiwanese pilots. Trade union members settle accounts after the fall, and the rights and interests reached with the union are exclusive to members (no free riding clause), replace supervisors who undermine labor relations, and guarantee full pay in the 13th month EVA Air and only members Can enjoy etc. (China Taiwan Net Li Ning)
