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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 nation’s largest newspapers are weighing in on last week’s complaint by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) charging Boeing with multiple violations of federal labor law. (IAMAW-USA)
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)
European plans to lift a ban on carrying duty-free liquids in hand luggage through airports have descended into farce after several states opted to keep the restrictions in place. SOURCE: Air Transport Intelligence news
The ITF is one of the global union federations that are, along with the ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation), declaring their solidarity with the workers in the Arab world standing up for democracy and social justice this May Day.
April 19-20,2011: Unions from around the world meet at TWU headquarters in Washington, DC to form the One World Council.
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.