About 147 former Fiji Airways staff members attended the Fiji Flight Attendants Trade Union (FFATU) annual general meeting (AGM) in Lautoka on Wednesday.
Union president Joe McGowan said they were doing it “tough” and finding it difficult to meet ongoing financial obligations.
“We discussed and updated them about our activities and also had a general discussion on matters concerning us,” he said.
“We are taking one step at a time with our issues and this was the first time we had an AGM since the members were terminated by Fiji Airways.”
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Mr McGowan said the pandemic had put pressure on members who did not have a steady income and pending mortgages and loans hanging over their heads.
“Whatever they are doing to assist them in their livelihood, they are having a tough go at it.”
FFATU secretary Nigel Fiu said most members had set up food stalls at the Vot City flea market or conducted businesses from home in a bid to take care of their familys’ needs.
