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Aviation Workers Unite to Prioritize Safety and Good Jobs Ahead of ICAO Assembly

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

As the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) prepares to hold its 42nd Assembly, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is leading a worker-led agenda to ensure that the rights and well-being of aviation workers are prioritized. The ITF, representing over one million aviation workers worldwide, has submitted a series of proposals to the ICAO Assembly, calling for reforms that put safety and decent work at the heart of international aviation policy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ITF's civil aviation leadership is meeting in Montreal to set a worker-led agenda ahead of the ICAO Assembly, representing over one million aviation workers worldwide.
  • The ITF and its allies are focused on ensuring the ICAO Assembly recognizes and commits to protect and enhance good jobs in the industry.
  • Sara Nelson, Chair of ITF's Civil Aviation Section, emphasizes the need for investment in the aviation workforce to maintain the industry's safety record.
  • The ITF has submitted a series of Working Papers and Information Papers to the ICAO Assembly, calling for reforms that prioritize safety and decent work, including addressing workforce challenges such as staffing levels, fatigue, and mental health.
  • The proposed reforms also highlight the need for social sustainability, protecting workers, and keeping the public safe.
  • The ITF is working with sister federations the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) and the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) to advance their proposals.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million aviation workers worldwide are represented by the ITF.
  • 42nd International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly will take place later this month.
  • The ITF's proposals call for a three-year agenda that prioritizes safety, decent work, and social sustainability.
  • Aviation workers face significant workplace challenges, including staffing levels, fatigue, and mental health issues.
  • The ITF is working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) as experts on labour issues to advance their proposals.

Sources:

  • Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA)
  • International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
  • International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA)
  • International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA)
  • International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
  • International Labour Organization (ILO)

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