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JALPA is aware of the GOJ’s perseverance to close the airline in the shortest possible time.

Kingston, Jamaica…March 4, 2010 -JALPA is aware of the GOJ’s perseverance to close the airline in the shortest possible time culminating in the announcement, by the airline’s CEO, on March 3 of April 12, 2010 as the target date for closure.

Our concerns are many, not the least of which is the introduction of a new plan of action which departs from the norm and is an apparent attempt to circumvent anticipated problems with Jamaica/USA bilaterals.
The plan as outlined will not address the continued lack of transparency of Air Jamaica’s Divestment Committee whose actions continue to place a heavy burden on the shoulders of all employees.

We expect that their plan will be in accordance with Jamaican Labour Laws and that employees will receive their severance payments in full on the date of closure.

JALPA is not deterred by this announcement and continues steadfastly in its quest to operate an airline owned by Jamaicans.

Contact: Angela Thame

Telephone: 876-999-7907

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