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Kenya aviation union wins settlement

“Go-slow” industrial action by aviation workers in Kenya came to an end recently after the workers reached a deal with their employer.
The workers represented by the ITF-affiliated Aviation and Allied Workers’ Union and employed by the Kenya Civil Av…


November 18, 2011

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Contract settlement for aviation workers in Turkey

Aviation workers at a ground handling company in Turkey have won a new agreement, bringing to an end seven rounds of failed negotiations and a spate of industrial action and protest.
The agreement, which was reached between the ITF-affiliated Hava-Is u…


November 10, 2011

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Solidarity with Qantas workers

The ITF is counting on unionists across the world to back their aviation colleagues in Australia who are embroiled in a row over job security and pay.
Labour organisations are showing solidarity with Qantas workers in Australia by participating in an I…


November 9, 2011

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Kenya aviation workers hold fast on demands as industrial action continues

Aviation workers in Kenya started a “go-slow” action this week in Nairobi in a bid to see their pay and conditions demands met.
The workers, represented by the ITF-affiliated Aviation and Allied Workers’ Union (AAWU) and employed by the Kenya Civ…


November 4, 2011

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Unionists in West Africa vow to tackle the threat to aviation jobs

Aviation unionists in West Africa have promised to take a stand against the threat to workers’ jobs posed by the privatisation of airports in the region.
Unionists from countries that are members of the agency dealing with aviation safety in Africa a…


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Malaysian airline deal could see workers’ rights eroded warns ITF

The ITF has urged the Malaysian government to ensure that workers’ rights are preserved in any future collaboration between Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) and low cost carrier Air Asia. It has been reported that an agreement between the two airlines …


October 26, 2011