Of Labour’s Compromise and Aero Contractors’ Resurgence

The aviation workers’ union would have to make more concessions to meet the conditions given by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria for the rebirth of Aero Contractors. Otherwise, labour’s intransigence could result in the re-enactment of the demise of Nigeria Airways. It was scheduled last week that Aero offices would re-open this week and […]

Arik Workers Join Aviation Unions

The three leading industry unions have inaugurated their executive members in Nigeria’s biggest carrier, Arik Air. The ceremony, which took place at the airline’s headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Lagos over the weekend saw hundreds of the airline’s staff joining the three available unions. The unions are the National Association of Aircraft Pilots […]

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EXPERTS, LABOUR EXPRESS DIVERGENT VIEWS OVER AIRPORT CONCESSION

Some aviation industry experts have backed federal government’s plan to concession airport facilities to private sector for effective management and further development. Labour unions in the aviation industry had opposed the planned concession, alleging that government has not provided the right framework for the programme. Government hinged its decision to concession the airports to the […]

Aviation

Why Labour Backs Proposed Concession of Airport Facilities

The aviation labour unions, the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have indicated their support for the planned concession of airport facilities on the private, public partnership (PPP) arrangement in order to reduce financial burden on government. However, the unions said they would […]