Air France-KLM: framework agreement to accompany change in the freight airlines, Air France Cargo and KLM Martinair, in Europe

This is the 4th method agreement designed to accompany the transformation of an activity signed between the airline and its European Works Council (EWC).  Signed on December 9, 2013, this text aims to supervise the impact of the synergies that will be created between AF Cargo and KLM Martinair, the two freight companies, to survive in their competitive environment.
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With the deal struck on December 9 between the EWC secretary, the European Manager of Air France KLM and Martinair Cargo, and the HR managers of the two freight companies, the EWC acknowledges that the managements of the two companies should be able to make the necessary changes, notably by developing a joint approach, to resist competition.

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