Press Note. Brussels, 23 March 2016<\/p>\n
The European Transport Workers\u2019 Federation (ETF), representing around 270,000
\nworkers in European aviation, took note of the strong wording used by European
\nairlines\u2019 representatives to condemn the actions of French trade unions organising
\nair traffic management (ATM) staff. The ETF would like to reiterate that the right to
\nstrike is a fundamental right and therefore non-negotiable. Furthermore, the ETF
\nwarns against any attempt to impose minimum level of services in the European
\nATM sector.<\/p>\n
The French unions UNSA and CFDT have resorted to a call for strike actions due to the
\ninsufficient staffing and investments. Despite a presumed growth of air traffic in France,
\nthe General Directorate for Civil Aviation decided to lower the replacement level for
\nnatural attrition from 80 to 65 per cent. Furthermore, in direct contradiction with the EU
\nplans to modernise the sector and increase its efficiency, the investment gap in the
\nFrench ATM system is growing.<\/p>\n
Eduardo Chagas, ETF General Secretary, commented: “Instead of condemning trade
\nunions for defending their membership by executing legal actions, European airlines
\nshould insist on French authorities to invest adequate financial means into their ATM
\nsystem and staff. The right to strike is anchored in the Article 28 of the Charter of
\nFundamental Rights of the EU and the ETF will resist any attempt to restrict it.”<\/p>\n
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\nCommission in December 2015, the ETF rejected the proposed introduction of minimum
\nservice requirements. Instead, the ETF suggests to develop the human factor pillar and
\nenhance social dialogue. Together with the ATM Social Partners, the ETF also published
\na Toolbox for successful social dialogue which aims at increasing the quality of social
\ndialogue and reducing the risk of conflicts. In line with its main spirit, partnership and
\ncooperation between the parties are key features of a successful social dialogue. The
\ntoolbox is available online at http:\/\/www.etf-europe.org\/etf-news-online.cfm\/newsdetail\/11311\/region\/2\/section\/0\/order\/1http:\/\/bit.ly\/1T52v0F.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"