HKAOA
This on the web page:
The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association was first registered as a Trade Union in 1963 to represent Pilots and Flight Engineers employed by Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
This sounds good. Is it true? If not, what is the real situation? What legal rights does a Trade Union have in Hong Kong? There must be a charter, what does it say?
The Association continues to be the only representative body for Cathay Pacific Pilots that is recognised by the management of Cathay Pacific Airways.
This is important, and if it is true then why doesn't everyone belong? Or, can the pilots be represented without belonging to the association. Perhaps they can, but without their active participation (pay dues, attend meetings, vote) their voices will not be heard and they will not be able to control events within the union. The people who control events are the ones who's self interests are best served and why not?
Our constructive engagement with the Company continues to deliver beneficial agreement on issues of importance to all Cathay Pacific Pilots.
Without full participation, how can we make this a reality?