Germany: Breakthrough in Ground Handling: Industry Collective Agreement Signed! ETF german affiliate Ver.di has secured a historic collective agreement, including improved wages and working conditions for 30,000 employees at German airports.This is major victory for fair treatment and better working conditions in the ground-handling industry. News 22 Feb 2024
ETF and ITF in solidarity with strikes of Lufthansa employees for a fair collective agreement Livia Spera, General Secretary of the ETF, stated, “While airlines like Lufthansa rake in record profits, the ground staff who ensure their smooth operation are treated with disdain and offered wage increases that fail to keep pace with inflation. This is not just an injustice to these hardworking individuals but a threat to the entire industry’s struggle with worker shortages. We stand in solidarity with Ver.di and urge Lufthansa and other employers to engage in meaningful negotiations that deliver fair wages and decent working conditions that keep the sector attractive to workers.” Statement 20 Feb 2024
Unions are the only guarantee for workers’ rights to be respected Trade unions play a vital role in representing workers’ rights and interests. They are the credible voices demanding social protection for workers: unemployment benefits, pensions, or access to healthcare. Aviation workers across Europe are saying that the chances of decent working conditions and fair pay are non-existent unless a union represents workers. News 28 Apr 2023
Sealing a deal or how a CBA becomes a reality at the end of unions’ laborious work Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) are vital in ensuring fair working conditions and wages for aviation workers. On the unions’ side, negotiating a CBA is a complex exercise. At the end of this multi-faced process, the right balance between union members’ expectations and what the employer can offer must be found. News 21 Apr 2023
Why must CBA be the rule? A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is a must within the aviation industry. Whether flight attendants, pilots, ATM workers, or ground staff, our aviation workers consider a labour agreement as the only guarantee for being treated fairly by their employers regarding working conditions, wages, job security, health, and safety. News 14 Apr 2023