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CNA
13 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to get four weeks' salary for every year of service
SINGAPORE: Jetstar Asia staff who will lose their jobs because of the airline's closure will receive four weeks' salary for every year they have worked with the company. The budget carrier will cease operations on Jul 31, parent company Qantas announced on Wednesday (Jun 11). The more than 500 retrenched staff will also receive a bonus payment for the financial year of 2025, a special thank you payment and continued access to staff travel benefits for a period equivalent to their tenure. "We are committed to supporting team members who are impacted by this announcement the best way we can," a Jetstar Asia spokesperson said. "This includes providing redundancy benefits, career transition support and roles and opportunities across the Qantas Group and with other airlines and aviation partners in Singapore where possible." The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) said it was informed of the permanent closure of Jetstar Asia and has been working with the management. It negotiated with the company to ensure that affected members and workers are "treated with care and receive fair compensation", said Mr Andy Lim, secretary-general of SMMWU. The union added that it is dedicated to supporting members and workers through this difficult transition by providing job placement assistance, career advisory services and financial aid where necessary. The Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation also said that it is working with Jetstar Asia and SMMWU to support the affected employees. The task force comprises representatives from the Ministry of Manpower, Workforce Singapore, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute (e2i). SMMWU and e2i are working with Jetstar Asia to provide job matching support for affected employees, the task force said. It also noted the airline has worked closely with its union and has committed to providing a retrenchment package aligned with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment. "Our priority is to help the affected employees with employment facilitation," the task force added. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng confirmed in a Facebook post that NTUC, together with SMMWU, is working with its partners to help affected workers with job placement and career advisory support, particularly within the aviation and aerospace sectors. He said that NTUC and e2i would be on-site at Changi Airport Terminal 1 from next week to provide direct forms of support, including career coaching, skills upgrading and employability assistance. "We are exploring opportunities for Singapore Airlines Group, a unionised company, to match affected Jetstar Asia employees, including crew and corporate staff, to suitable roles where possible," said the NTUC secretary-general. "The NTUC Aerospace and Aviation Cluster will work with (the) Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group to identify opportunities for the affected employees as well."
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Singapore-based Jetstar Asia to pay four weeks' salary per year of service to over 500 laid-off staff
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: Retrenched staff will also get a FY2025 bonus, a special thank-you payment, and extended staff travel perks matching their years of service. — Reuters pic SINGAPORE: Jetstar Asia will cease operations on July 31, with over 500 employees in Singapore set to lose their jobs, parent company Qantas announced today. Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that affected staff will receive a retrenchment package that includes four weeks' salary for every year of service, a bonus for the 2025 financial year, a special thank you payment, and continued access to staff travel benefits for a period equivalent to their tenure. Advertisement 'We are committed to supporting team members who are impacted by this announcement the best way we can,' a Jetstar Asia spokesman said. 'This includes providing redundancy benefits, career transition support and roles and opportunities across the Qantas Group and with other airlines and aviation partners in Singapore where possible.' The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU), which represents some of the affected workers, said it had been informed of the permanent closure and has been actively engaging with the company. 'We negotiated with the company to ensure that affected members and workers are treated with care and receive fair compensation,' said SMMWU secretary-general Andy Lim. The union added that it would continue supporting its members with job placement assistance, career advisory services and financial aid during the transition. The Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation, which includes representatives from the Ministry of Manpower, Workforce Singapore, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute (e2i), also said it was working closely with the airline and SMMWU to assist the workers. It noted that Jetstar Asia had committed to a retrenchment package in line with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment. 'Our priority is to help the affected employees with employment facilitation,' the taskforce said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Paper
2 days ago
- Business
- New Paper
NTUC exploring options to match retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to roles at SIA Group
NTUC is exploring possible opportunities to match retrenched Jetstar Asia employees, including crew and corporate staff, to suitable roles with the Singapore Airlines Group, said labour chief Ng Chee Meng. Over 500 employees from Jetstar Asia will be retrenched following the closure of the Singapore-based low-cost airline on July 31. In a Facebook post on June 11, Mr Ng said that the NTUC Aerospace and Aviation Cluster will work with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group to identify opportunities for the affected employees as well. He said: "The news of Jetstar Asia's closure is a hit for the many employees of the airline. They have contributed much to the airline over the years." He added that the NTUC and Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) were informed of the retrenchments in advance, and SMMWU has been working closely with Jetstar Asia to support the workers. The retrenchment benefits provided are in line with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment, but support goes beyond just financial compensation, Mr Ng added. Starting next week, NTUC and NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute will be on-site at Changi Airport Terminal 1 to provide direct support, including career coaching, skills upgrading, and employability assistance, he said. In a statement on June 11, Jetstar Asia said it will support workers with retrenchment packages, employment support, or provide them with other opportunities within the Qantas group or with other airlines and aviation companies in Singapore. The airline's closure is part of a "strategic restructure" by its parent company, Australian flag carrier Qantas. Retrenched employees will receive a redundancy payment of four weeks per year of service, a bonus for this financial year, a special 'thank you' payment as well as other benefits. In a separate statement, the Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) said it has worked closely with management and negotiated with the company to ensure that affected members and workers receive fair compensation. SMMWU is affiliated with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). Jetstar Asia has been unionised since 2009. An inter-agency task force on retrenchment said in a separate statement that it is working closely with Jetstar and the SMMWU to support the affected workers. Called the Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation, it comprises the Ministry of Manpower, Workforce Singapore, the NTUC and the NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute. "Our priority is to help the affected employees with employment facilitation, said the taskforce in a statement.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
National Trades Union Congress exploring options to match retrenched Jetstar Asia staff to roles at SIA Group: Labour chief
Jetstar Asia said it will support the workers with retrenchment packages and employment support. - ST SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is exploring possible opportunities to match retrenched Jetstar Asia employees, including crew and corporate staff, to suitable roles with the Singapore Airlines Group, said labour chief Ng Chee Meng. Over 500 employees from Jetstar Asia will be retrenched following the closure of the Singapore-based low-cost airline on July 31. In a Facebook post on June 11, Ng said that the NTUC Aerospace and Aviation Cluster will work with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group to identify opportunities for the affected employees as well. He said: 'The news of Jetstar Asia's closure is a hit for the many employees of the airline. They have contributed much to the airline over the years.' He added that the NTUC and Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) were informed of the retrenchments in advance, and SMMWU has been working closely with Jetstar Asia to support the workers. The retrenchment benefits provided are in line with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment, but support goes beyond just financial compensation, Ng added. Starting next week, NTUC and NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute will be on-site at Changi Airport Terminal 1 to provide direct support, including career coaching, skills upgrading, and employability assistance, he said. In a statement on Wednesday (June 11), Jetstar Asia said it will support workers with retrenchment packages, employment support, or provide them with other opportunities within the Qantas group or with other airlines and aviation companies in Singapore. The airline's closure is part of a 'strategic restructure' by its parent company, Australian flag carrier Qantas. Retrenched employees will receive a redundancy payment of four weeks per year of service, a bonus for this financial year, a special 'thank you' payment as well as other benefits. In a separate statement, the Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) said it has worked closely with management and negotiated with the company to ensure that affected members and workers receive fair compensation. SMMWU is affiliated with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). Jetstar Asia has been unionised since 2009. An inter-agency task force on retrenchment said in a separate statement that it is working closely with Jetstar and the SMMWU to support the affected workers. Called the Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation, it comprises the Ministry of Manpower, Workforce Singapore, the NTUC and the NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute. 'Our priority is to help the affected employees with employment facilitation," said the taskforce in a statement. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Over 500 employees to be retrenched in Jetstar Asia's closure
Jetstar Asia said it will support the workers with retrenchment packages and employment support. ST PHOTO: STEPHANIE YEOW Over 500 employees to be retrenched in Jetstar Asia's closure SINGAPORE – Over 500 employees from Jetstar Asia will be retrenched following the closure of the Singapore-based low-cost airline on July 31. In a statement on June 11, Jetstar Asia said it will support them with retrenchment packages, employment support, or provide them with other opportunities within the Qantas group or with other airlines and aviation companies in Singapore. The airline's closure is part of a 'strategic restructure' by its parent company, Australian flag carrier Qantas. In a separate statement, the Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) said it has worked closely with management and negotiated with the company to ensure that affected members and workers receive fair compensation. SMMWU is affiliated with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC). Jetstar Asia has been unionised since 2009. The company has committed to providing a comprehensive retrenchment package in line with the Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment, SMMWU added. SMMWU said it remains dedicated to supporting members and workers by providing job placement assistance and career advisory services across various industries, and financial aid, where necessary. It said: 'The union would leverage the Labour Movement network, including the NTUC Aviation and Aerospace (A&A) cluster of unions, to assist affected members and workers with job placement and career advisory services within the A&A industry.' Affected Singaporeans and permanent residents can tap NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute for job matching services, career coaching and skills upgrading advisory, it added. An inter-agency task force on retrenchment said in a separate statement that it is working closely with Jetstar and the SMMWU to support the affected workers. Called the Taskforce for Responsible Retrenchment and Employment Facilitation, it comprises the Ministry of Manpower, Workforce Singapore, the NTUC and the NTUC's Employment and Employability Institute. 'Our priority is to help the affected employees with employment facilitation, said the taskforce in a statement. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
