The Kenya Airlines Pilots Association (KALPA) has issued a list of demands they want met by the government before resuming work.
The demands come as the operations of all planes belonging to Kenya Airways were paralyzed following the strike by pilots that started on Saturday morning. Here is the list of demands:
1). Provident Fund: The pilots want the fund reinstated with immediate effect which includes employer, employee contributions, as well as penalties and interest
2). Reinstatement of pilots and union officials whose contracts were terminated. KALPA has also demanded a stop to harassment and victimisation of union officials
3). Retraction of show cause letters and formal letters issued by the immediate former Chief Pilot
4). Ab Initio loans: KQ to cover interest and penalties on ab initio loans accrued during period of reduced pay
5). Recruitment to be done on a competitive basis
6). Re-advertisement of the Chief pilot position and guarantee of fair hiring process
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7). Termination of employment of six top KQ officials. The association said it has reconsidered the termination of CEO Allan Kilavuka in good faith to allow him to operate in the interim until a suitable replacement is found
8). Calculation of leave days in accordance with Labour court ruling of 2020
