The ITF has urged the government of Yemen to act to protect a trade union leader there.
Commenting on today’s agreement between Unite and British Airways, ITF general secretary David Cockroft said: “This groundbreaking agreement brings an end to the dispute within sight, subject to the approval of the cabin crew.”
Agreement comes after nearly 18 months of hostilities, including 22 days of walkouts, and will be debated by BA crew at Unite meeting near Heathrow airport. (The Guardian-UK)
Unions across the world have been standing by their aviation worker colleagues in Indonesia, who are seeing their union rights violated.
The Aviation Unions Federation and the International Transport Workers Federation present the National Safe Flights Forum. The First of its kind in Australia, the National Safe Flights Forum comprises a panel of industry experts to discuss the challenges, obstacles and credentials of the Australian aviation industry
An aviation union is demanding that management at Turkish Airlines end its alleged attack on working conditions and flouting of regulations.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) National carrier Air India Saturday said it will operate around 160 flights by Monday, from its current frequency of 40, as the striking pilots start reporting for work.
Airport workers representatives have called for a fundamental overhaul of Australia’s aviation security protocols, branding lax standards as a “terrorist disaster waiting to happen”. (from The Age – Australia)