General Workers Union Secretary General Tony Zarb speaks to Chiara Bonello of their fear that the Air Malta restructuring report will not be enough to save the airline, that its concerns were not heard, an ‘insensitive’ government and unity between the unions. Air Malta is a ‘delicate’ and ‘difficult’ situation, and the General Workers Union is not convinced that even what was presented in the Steering Committee will be enough to save the national airline, according to GWU Secretary General Tony Zarb. Mr Zarb, who said the GWU is worried about the national airline’s future, added that although the union has had a direct role in the Steering Committee it does not feel many of its concerns were heard.
May 17, 2011
When an industry’s workforce and its customers report rising frustration with the way they are treated, something is wrong. Many of the world’s airlines have cut services and their workforces. How can airlines or other enterprises provide a fair return to investors, quality services to their customers, and good jobs for their employees? How can enterprises better balance the objectives of customers, investors, employees, and the wider society?
May 16, 2011
Budget airlines have looked down on their network carrier competitors for years. We actually make money most of the time, they crow (it does not take much to feel superior in a sector that routinely fails to cover its cost of capital). This year, though, higher oil prices should in theory erode their competitive advantage, since fuel accounts for a higher proportion of their costs. They also lack price-insensitive business travellers who can help pay for more expensive fuel. (Financial Times)
May 14, 2011
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
May 8, 2011
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)
May 7, 2011
The Aviation Unions Federation and the International Transport Workers Federation present the National Safe Flights Forum.
TOPICS COVERED IN THE FORUM:
Global Aviation Trends and their Impact on the Australian Aviation Industry
The Real Price of the Low Cost/Low Performance Model
What Role Does Collective Bargaining Have in Protecting Tourism and Ensuring Air Safety?
Skills and Safety: The importance of a Stable Workforce in Aviation
The Role of Aviation Companies in Protecting National Interests
Real Risk in the Aviation Workplace: Keeping Employees & Passengers Safety
International Labour Standards: Can ‘Low Cost’ Help Build Economies and Protect Australia’s International Credibility?
MUMBAI: The strike of Air India pilots entered the 6th day today, with the national carrier having to cancel 90 per cent of its domestic flights. (indiatimes.com)
May 3, 2011
