BA and Unite union move closer to ending cabin crew dispute
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)
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Welcome to the ITF Aviation Blog
Here you will find an ever expanding resource covering aviation issues that affect all categories of civil aviation workers including cabin crew, airline ground staff, pilots, airport workers and air traffic management staff. Be sure to return regularly or to register to receive updates as this area will be updated on a daily and weekly basis. Also, please email us at aviation@itf.org.uk if you have any links or material you would like to contribute here, or simply to offer us feedback. The ITF Civil Aviation section.
Unite and British Airways reach agreement on cabin crew
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.”
May 12, 2011
Unions back aviation workers in IKAGI-Indonesia
Unions across the world have been standing by their aviation worker colleagues in Indonesia, who are seeing their union rights violated.
May 9, 2011
Safe Flights Forum of Australia – the video
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
Stop breaching regulations, says Turkish aviation union
An aviation union is demanding that management at Turkish Airlines end its alleged attack on working conditions and flouting of regulations.
Air India to operate 160 flights by Monday
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 security a ‘terrorist disaster waiting to happen’
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
Safe Flights Forum Australia
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?