Four major trade unions that represent workers at Alitalia have signed off on a proposed deal to rescue the Italian airline.
The leading union, CGIL, dropped its objections to the rescue plan following a meeting in Rome with representatives of the Italian investor group CAI. This has convinced Italy's aviation authority to allow Alitalia to continue flying for the time being. CAI now says its offer to takeover the Italian flag carrier will be on the table until October 15. An initial deadline for the unions representing pilots Major unions approve Alitalia rescue plan ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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