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European social partners fight against Flags of Convenience in Aviation

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Some non-EU airlines are trying to implement a new business model based on the “flags of convenience” principle. As already demonstrated in the maritime sector, this results in a distortion of social conditions and competition. The social partners believe that this cannot be tolerated and therefore urged the European Commission to stop this practices.

As a follow-up of the plenary meeting of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Civil Aviation on 5 July 2014, the European Social partners of the Air Crew Working Group have adopted a joint declaration against EU-based Flags of Convenience in Aviation.

 

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ITF and ETF send solidarity and support to victims of tragic rail accident in Spain

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) express their profound shock at today’s serious rail accident in Toledo, Spain, and extend their deepest condolences and solidarity to everyone affected by this tragic event. Reports state that at least 64 people are believed to have died, with dozens injured – numbers that may rise.