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. […]
The ITF reaffirms the critical role transport workers continue to play in keeping the world moving through the Covid-19 pandemic, and our solidarity with our members who continue to do their unions, families and communities proud. At a time of unprecedented crisis, we stop to remember and honour those who have lost their lives in […]
Air Traffic Controllers, Cabin Crew, Civil Aviation, Ground Staff, ITF news online, Low cost carriers, Pilots
Aviation is fighting for its survival during the Covid-19 pandemic. It cannot win this fight on its own. We must make bold decisions today that will define the future of the industry and the lives of millions of passengers, aviation workers and our communities. Today, the ITF is making ten demands to both government and […]
Air Traffic Controllers, Cabin Crew, Civil Aviation, Ground Staff, ITF news online, Low cost carriers, Pilots
Aviation is fighting for its survival during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. It cannot win this fight on its own. We must make bold decisions today that will define the future of the industry and the lives of millions of passengers and aviation workers. The aviation industry directly employs an estimated 10.2 million people worldwide. The […]
