Lite Beer Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 THAI staff urged to take sick or business leave during May 22-26 BANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International labour union has urged its members to take sick or business leave during May 22-26 in conjunction with the state enterprise unions’ threat of a general strike during the period to put pressure on the government. THAI state enterprise labour union today (Monday) issued a statement voicing support for national reform and for the battle to reclaim sovereign powers for the people.Mr Somsak Manop, deputy president of THAI state enterprise labour union, said that the national flag carrier was already suffering operational losses whether its staff take leave or not to take leave.He said that if all the union members numbering about 15,000 simultaneously take leave during May 22-26, Thai Airways International will automatically stop operations.Mr Chokchai Panyayong, acting president of THAI, said that the management had taken steps to deal with the consequences from the threatened work stoppage. But as a national flag carrier, he assured that THAI would still continue to serve its passengers and its staff are responsible for their obligations.He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26 -- Thai PBS 2014-05-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scamper Posted May 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. Edited May 19, 2014 by Scamper 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 THAI staff urged to take sick or business leave during May 22-26 BANGKOK: -- Thai Mr Chokchai Panyayong, acting president of THAI, said that the management had taken steps to deal with the consequences from the threatened work stoppage. But as a national flag carrier, he assured that THAI would still continue to serve its passengers and its staff are responsible for their obligations. He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26 -- Thai PBS 2014-05-19 He's already got some taxi drivers lined up that promised him they could fly planes. -*I typed this myself*- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right? Even if you are not sick? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookiki Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Quote from the article: Mr Somsak Manop, deputy president of THAI state enterprise labour union, said that the national flag carrier was already suffering operational losses whether its staff take leave or not to take leave. I guess the logic of the union is to close the carrier down for four days and not worry about the possible loss of jobs for its members given the dire state of tourism at the moment. Is the Thai CEO going to select the next PM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) deputy president of THAI state enterprise labour union, said that the national flag carrier was already suffering operational losses whether its staff take leave or not to take leave. I love that line.... so basically the airline is screwed so you may as well do what ever and that includes skipping off work for a week .... yay great advise ... he must have received notice hes going to be in the staff cuts or been promised safety from them if he gets members to go along with it. Rather funny to advise everyone to do a sickie. For a week, that's really in the interest of the workers..... not Gotta love irony of actually asking people to lie to their employer and skip off work because its in financial trouble so what the heck... As an airline union, representing its members this has nothing at all to do with its role its employer or its members .. Just another group that is meddling in something it has nothing at all to do with. Everyone here is a political expert but understands absolutely nothing about a democratic or electoral process... fools. Edited May 19, 2014 by englishoak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 They won't be missed. Indeed; the whole Airline wouldn't be ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnxforever Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 They won't be missed. Indeed; the whole Airline wouldn't be ! Hahaha I have booked Bangkok Airways again next week currently my favorite airline for domestic flights. If Thai plays around much longer considering their financial standing and starts to get involved in politics they won't be around much longer! Ironically Thai is complaining that they made losses because of the political unrest in another threat in this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 you can see the signs already FREIGHT EXPECTATIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right? Even if you are not sick? Well what does sick mean? - Got a cold, or broken leg? - Sick of corruption and cronyism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentors Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 As THAI don't have much bigger problems. Go on, your grounding is near anyway. Will not be missed in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. This has nothing to do with the reform movement. TG has been in a protracted dispute with its union long before Suthep showed up. The inconvenient truth is that the union leadership blames the government for the wakeup call Thai Smile and other cost containment measures have brought. The union leadership wants to protect the relatively high wages, generous pensions and perks employees receive. TG has to reduce its bloated workforce and trim pension entitlements or else it will go bankrupt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anteater Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) I plan to boycott Thai Airways and any other companies with unions which agree to go along with the "demands" of the fascist seditionist Suthep on 22-26 May. Edited May 19, 2014 by anteater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anteater Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right? Even if you are not sick? They are all sick. And the sickest of them all is Scamper, suffering from "fascism-is-okay"-itis. This can sometimes have the side effect syndrome known as, "no-really-guys-fascism-is-not-as-bad-as-they-say.-I-know-some-awfully-nice-fascists". There is no cure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civil War Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 deputy president of THAI state enterprise labour union, said that the national flag carrier was already suffering operational losses whether its staff take leave or not to take leave. I love that line.... so basically the airline is screwed so you may as well do what ever and that includes skipping off work for a week .... yay great advise ... he must have received notice hes going to be in the staff cuts or been promised safety from them if he gets members to go along with it. Rather funny to advise everyone to do a sickie. For a week, that's really in the interest of the workers..... not Gotta love irony of actually asking people to lie to their employer and skip off work because its in financial trouble so what the heck... As an airline union, representing its members this has nothing at all to do with its role its employer or its members .. Just another group that is meddling in something it has nothing at all to do with. Everyone here is a political expert but understands absolutely nothing about a democratic or electoral process... fools. Rather funny to advise everyone to do a sickie. For a week, that's really in the interest of the workers..... not Did not encourage it, merely saying they have a right to take sick leave under the law. Just another group that is meddling in something it has nothing at all to do with. They are Thai citizens and have the right to do what they think is right... not meddling, it is YOU that is meddling in something that has NOTHING to do with YOU. Everyone here is a political expert but understands absolutely nothing about a democratic or electoral process... fools. You just also encapsulated yourself in that comment..... you also know nothing about democracy if you support this government. The level of hypocrisy is astounding to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Awww poor baby, did i hit a sore point this forum IS for commenting on. you can spin it any way you like, a sickie has to be real you numpty of course hes encouraging it, clearly. Just saying your sick when you arnt can lead to instant dismissal. Its called lying and fraudulently claiming wages from an employer Guess thats one way to draw up a list of those to cut. Edited May 19, 2014 by englishoak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiisnotrequired Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 They won't be missed. Indeed; the whole Airline wouldn't be ! Jing lor? I guess taking the train, man, so be it or you, is as you perceive. As it happens, I've flown TA quite a few times over the years and, generally, it is not a bad outfit. A willingness to participate in those things Thai helps matters to sustain, instead of taking the proverbial out of everything Thai. Then again, maybe you hate Thai boys too! ?? OPEN BOOK? Or here for standing room only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiisnotrequired Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I plan to boycott Thai Airways and any other companies with unions which agree to go along with the "demands" of the fascist seditionist Suthep on 22-26 May. I plan to boycott Thai Airways? Really? When's the last time you flew, or even with TA? Were you planning to fly between 22nd to 26th May, and so a cunning plan to 'boycott'...... with huge affect ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Employees lying to their employers would be gross misconduct wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulkster Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I will never fly them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauu Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I hope that the strike will not go throughI have tickets with them at 22.5 to Kathmandu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I will never fly them again. Its quite possible that you wont be able to! If (and its a big if) they do close down for the week, and given the somewhat parlous state of their finances, they may not reopen. Consider that the resulting dent in their cash flow will affect their ability to pay leasing fees, airport charges and buy fuel. It's not as if there is a functioning government in place to bail them out. Sad really, although there is a delicious irony in watching the Hi-Sos shooting themselves in the foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I plan to boycott Thai Airways and any other companies with unions which agree to go along with the "demands" of the fascist seditionist Suthep on 22-26 May.Who caresSent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreddin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 THAI staff urged to take sick or business leave during May 22-26 BANGKOK: -- Thai Mr Chokchai Panyayong, acting president of THAI, said that the management had taken steps to deal with the consequences from the threatened work stoppage. But as a national flag carrier, he assured that THAI would still continue to serve its passengers and its staff are responsible for their obligations. He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26 -- Thai PBS 2014-05-19 He's already got some taxi drivers lined up that promised him they could fly planes.-*I typed this myself*- The RTAF has already said they will step in to provide aircraft. The workers at Thai Airways International would be better advised to think about their long-term employment prospects and direct their energies to making the airline far more competitive than it now is and to vastly improve the passenger experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 No one will notice any difference in the inflight service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chotthee Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 THAI staff urged to take sick or business leave during May 22-26 BANGKOK: -- Thai Mr Chokchai Panyayong, acting president of THAI, said that the management had taken steps to deal with the consequences from the threatened work stoppage. But as a national flag carrier, he assured that THAI would still continue to serve its passengers and its staff are responsible for their obligations. He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thai-staff-urged-take-sick-business-leave-may-22-26 -- Thai PBS 2014-05-19 He's already got some taxi drivers lined up that promised him they could fly planes.-*I typed this myself*- The RTAF has already said they will step in to provide aircraft. The workers at Thai Airways International would be better advised to think about their long-term employment prospects and direct their energies to making the airline far more competitive than it now is and to vastly improve the passenger experience. Even the army cannot stop people from calling in sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 another great publicity to attrack tourists... if they want to get stucked at the airport AGAIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I plan to boycott Thai Airways and any other companies with unions which agree to go along with the "demands" of the fascist seditionist Suthep on 22-26 May. I'm sure all those companies will be appropriately concerned at the loss of your custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docno Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 " He said that the company could not stop its staff from joining the protests staged by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee because they have to right to do so. " As indeed they do. This fiction that strikes are unheard of in the Western hemisphere is running rather thin. If the workers want to work, they'll work. If they don't, they won't. If they want to show solidarity with the reform movement, they will. If they don't, they won't. If they want to take sick leave or business leave, then they jolly well have that right. Chalerm can suck a lemon. Huh? You mean workers have the right not to show up at work in order to participate in protests?? Not sure how many countries operate that way. So you mean to say that when the Occupy protests were happening in the west, it would have been perfectly legitimate for a person to beg off from work and go join the protesters? If I were a manager, I would have no problem with my staff protesting on their own time, but do it on company time and you won't have a company anymore. You and I seem to be living in very different universes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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