The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) mourns the loss of Hugo Perosa, lifelong trade unionist and comrade from the Asociacion Del Personal Aeronautico (APA), Argentina.
We remember Hugo as a committed trade unionist, educator and internationalist whose life was dedicated to the collective struggle of aviation workers. From his early years in APA, Hugo was a clear voice for a democratic, combative and forward-looking unionism, grounded in deep convictions and an unwavering commitment to social justice.
Beyond his leadership roles in Argentina, Hugo made a lasting contribution to the ITF’s Civil Aviation Section and Latin America and Caribbean region, where he brought strategic clarity, generosity and a strong belief in international solidarity. He played an important role in advancing discussions on the future of aviation, contributing to the ITF’s work on sustainable aviation that placed workers, public interest, and environmental responsibility at its core. He played an instrumental role in ensuring trade unions were stakeholders and decision-makers in sustainability initiatives in the Argentinian aviation industry, and in doing so set important precedents for us to follow globally.
As founder and long-time director of the Instituto de Capacitacion Asociacion Del Personal Aeronautico (ICAPA), Hugo believed deeply in education as a tool for empowerment, ensuring that new generations of workers were equipped to face both present and future challenges of the industry.
Hugo was, above all, a comrade – respected, thoughtful, and deeply human. His legacy lives on in the organisations he helped build, the struggles he strengthened, and the many people he inspired along the way. He will be profoundly missed.
Vale, Hugo Perosa.
