LNIDA quote:
"this is why they have chosen agency employee route"
It also allows Norwegian to treat their crew in this way:-
DN News, Dec 13, 2012
"Within Norwegian threats of reprisals against crew being used in daily operations"
Nettavisen News, July 10, 2013
"English [Norwegian] intimidates officers and employees from expressing themselves"
DN News, Nov 14, 2013
"None of them [agency crew] want to come forward for fear of their future with Norwegian"
E24 News, Jan 26, 2015
"Threatened pilots to sign a new contract using aggressive tactics and threats to revoke contracts if pilots did not sign"
Dagbladet News, March 3, 2015
"Feeling exposed to a witch hunt from Kjos" [cabin crew after reporting a serious safety occurrence]
There are many more reports in the media regarding the Kjos circumvention of employment law and employment principles by the use of agency employed crew.
Norwegian is effectively the employer by having full control over their crew. In fact, EU law states this to be the main consideration in defining an "employer". Kjos fights this EU regulation tooth and nail because it doesn't benefit him. However, he expects full recognition and rights as an EU airline, and even receives representation from the EU Commission at taxpayers expense!
The Norwegian regime permits crew to be fired at will and without recourse against Norwegian. Such an abhorrent working environment creates a fear culture and should be made illegal.
Perhaps LNIDA can provide information as to the status of the Captain who was fired for refusing to sign a new contract with a Spanish base, and what recourse he has against Norwegian?