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Working conditions worsening for 90% of aviation workers globally, new data shows
Survey of over 3,700 aviation workers saw 9 in 10 say the quality of jobs is declining in their industry. - World’s aviation unions announce findings ahead of...
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...
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...
Green aviation: trade unions demand strong international commitment with social sustainability and a Just Transition
ITF, IndustriALL, ETF and IndustriALL Europe Joint Statement The transition to a more sustainable aviation sector will impact workers and trade unions are...
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...
Schiphol prioritises workers in tackling crisis and other airports should do the same
Dutch union federations have struck a deal with Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, to boost pay in this frenetic post-Covid-19 summer, and improve conditions in the long...
Better future for transport workers under Australian Labor
The International Transport Workers' Federation has welcomed the election of a Federal Labor Government in Australia, describing it as an opportunity to lift...
New super-sized aviation services company urged to commit to respect workers
The aviation services company taking over Menzies Aviation has been urged by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to progress an agenda of...