ITF and ETF stand ready to defend the rights of striking aviation and logistics workers in Germany

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) defend the rights of striking aviation workers in Germany today (20 February) and support Ver.di’s calls for immediate and meaningful engagement on a new collective bargaining agreement, restoring wage cuts made during the Covid pandemic.  Ver.di called the strike due to management’s […]


February 20, 2024

Young Aviation Workers Network: Setting a Progressive Agenda for the Future

In an anticipated online gathering, young aviation professionals from around the globe convened virtually, marking their first reunion since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was a platform for them to delve into the current state of the aviation industry and its future prospects. The discussion was enriched by a comprehensive overview of […]


September 14, 2023

Aviation union advance new deal for aviation workers at the ILO

Aviation unions have secured major steps forward in advancing labour standards for the global aviation industry at a tripartite meeting at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting took place from 24-28 April 2023, bringing together government officials of ILO member countries, employers and workers’ representatives. The goal was to discuss opportunities and challenges […]


May 3, 2023

New research highlights the damaging effect of COVID-19 mitigations on UK pilots and the aviation industry (balpa.org)

A study carried out by Dr Simon Bennett, Director of Leicester University’s Civil Safety and Security Unit, with the assistance of the British Airline Pilots’ Association, has highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on UK pilots. The research, based on a survey and in-depth interviews with pilots, looked at how being furloughed affected flight […]


October 31, 2022

Travel chaos to become the norm without new aviation bodies, say global unions

Aviation unions call for formation of new national aviation bodies to oversee robust operating standards and sustainable employment practices in the industry. New polling shows only 23% of aviation workers feel respected by their employer, while 89% believe the quality of aviation jobs are declining. ‘A New Deal for Aviation’ also seeks to mandate action […]


September 9, 2022

Airlines used pandemic to erode working conditions for thousands of staff, report finds 

Major airlines used pandemic as an excuse to force workers into contracts with worse terms, new research shows.   Employers including Qantas, Ryanair and British Airways criticised for overzealous cost cutting measures despite airlines receiving USD $137bn in state aid.  Eroded working conditions have led to staffing crises and loss of employee trust, says International Transport Workers’ Federation.    […]


August 26, 2022

ITF: Urgent industry response needed to curb aviation crisis

Following today’s announcement by Gatwick airport that it will reduce its summer capacity, transport workers unions have called on the aviation industry to take urgent measures to address worker shortages.  The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) called on corporations across the aviation industry to take urgent measures to work more collaboratively with governments and unions […]


June 17, 2022

Ensuring the mental wellbeing of cabin crew: “Cabin crew should not suffer in silence”

There is increasing evidence that cabin crew are now experiencing increased stressors and mental health deterioration from the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic’s unpredictability, volatility, and patchy recovery have caused many crew to lose jobs, take reduced hours, and experience stress and anxiety over the ever-changing local and international restrictions. As well as an ever-changing work […]


January 20, 2022