Labour Unions Accused of Frustrating Aero’s Resumption

The National Union of Air Transport Association (NUATE) and the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association (ATSSSAN) have been accused of stalling the plan by Aero management to resume schedule flight services. The move by Aero to lay off some workers to be able to operate with lean workforce that would match its lean resources […]

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 […]

Union Gives SAHCOL Ultimatum

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has issued the management of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL, 14 days ultimatum over its refusal to review condition of service of staff. The union warned that if the management refused to discuss with it with 14 days, it would ground the ground handling activities nationwide. […]

Arik Workers Join Aviation Unions

The three leading industry unions have inaugurated their executive members in 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 and Engineers, NAAPE, […]

Union Members Protesting against Planned Concession Aviation

Workers’ Opposition to Airport Concessions

On Tuesday, workers under the aegis of two unions- National Union of Air Transport Employees, (NUATE) and Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association, (ATSSSAN) staged protests against the planned concession of four international airport terminals by the federal government. The protesters caused traffic gridlock on the link road between the domestic and international wings of […]