DoTC Secretary Roxas tells PAL to prepare for looming strike over labor row

MANILA, Philippines – Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas instructed Philippine Airlines (PAL) to prepare contingency measures in case its employees go on strike, a report on 990AM said Tuesday.

Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Roxas was quoted as saying that PAL should be prepared for any situation that might delay its service.

He also said that in this situation, PAL should forget about competition and consider the tourists that might be affected, said the report.

PAL has around 7,000 workers and plans to outsource its call center, in-flight catering and airport services which was expected to affect an estimated 2,600 employees.

For the report, listen to 990AM.

Danica Hermogenes, INQUIRER.net