Unions across the world have been standing by their aviation worker colleagues in Indonesia, who are seeing their union rights violated.
Airline workers have used Workers’ Memorial Day, 28 April, to turn the spotlight on the danger of injuries caused by handling heavy luggage. As part of the ongoing Pack Less campaign, ITF affiliated unions in Romania and the UK were among those explaining to passengers the hazards they face caused by heavy baggage.
American Airlines flight attendants demanded an end to what they said is a company “beauty contest” that harks back to the era of an all-women workforce facing weigh-ins and wearing girdles. (from brisbanetimes.com.au)
The Garuda Indonesia Flight Attendants Association (IKAGI) urgently needs your support today. They have reported that the management of Garuda is not only refusing recognition of the right to collective bargaining but is also unilaterally imposing regulations and intimidating union members, particularly officers of the IKAGI Executive Board. IKAGI believes that Garuda Indonesia employees are facing the worst working conditions that they have ever experienced. There has been no collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in place since 31 December 2009. This is despite numerous requests made by IKAGI and other unions to Garuda’s management to recognise its employees’ rights and to finish the CBA amendment process.
(Reuters) – Leaders of the Unite union have held back from calling a fresh wave of strikes by British Airways BA.L cabin crew to allow peace talks to continue.
The new General Secretary of Unite, Len McCluskey, and the new CEO of British Airways, Keith Williams, have had exploratory talks over the last few weeks and are committed to seeking an honourable and fair settlement to the long running dispute.
Aviation workers at the national airline in Oman have won a pay settlement following industrial action last month.
Leaders from the TG and AOT unions met in Bangkok to share information with the ITF civil aviation section. Athipat Netsuwan, leader of the TG union in charge of international affairs, expressed his satisfaction for a very productive meeting.