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The ITF and its member unions are marking Workers’ Memorial Day today.
All over the world, workers and their representatives are conducting events, demonstrations, vigils and other activities.
ITF Arab World aviation unions and ETF Civil Aviation Section union leaders are meeting yesterday and today in Cairo-Egypt to evaluate and plan for future strategies during the very critical time these days, where workers jointly with the people are fighting for democracy and decent life in the Arab World.
Employee unions at AMR Corp., American Airlines’ parent, weren’t pleased to learn Friday that Chief Executive Gerard Arpey’s 2010 compensation increased 11 percent. (from Star Telegram – USA)
Civil war is looming at Qantas, threatening the biggest industrial brawl since the Waterfront dispute and the possibility of more travel disruptions for disgruntled holiday-makers. ABC News – Australia
Beleaguered Tiger Airways has returned to its normal schedule after a horror week.
WASHINGTON DC (USA) — Statement from NATCA President Paul Rinaldi: “Last week we began an open and honest dialogue with our members about recent incidents and the reminder to always uphold the high standard of professionalism and commitment to safety the public expects. Our members take seriously the personal responsibility each of them has to act appropriately and keep the flying public safe. I know we will win back the trust and confidence of the flying public.
WASHINGTON (The Commercial Appeal-USA)— Airline labor union organizers from five continents announced today that they have formed a “One World of Labor” partnership to counter the influence of what they said is a de facto merger of airlines into three global alliances.
A number of unions representing workers for oneworld airlines on Wednesday announced the establishment of the “oneworld labor council,” described by labor leaders at a Washington press conference as a loose confederation of work groups focused on combating threats to job security they say are posed by cross-border airline cooperation.