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Essential workers from nine European countries gathered in Brussels on October 1, 2024, to demand improved pay and working conditions through reforms in EU procurement rules. The rally involved around 1,000 participants, including cleaners, security guards, and food service employees. The protest aimed to address the "race to the bottom" caused by current EU procurement policies that prioritize cost over worker welfare.
Federal Express Corporation, a leading express transportation company, recently hosted a networking event in Dubai to engage with stakeholders in the UAE's automotive aftermarket sector. The gathering at TAJ Dubai was attended by representatives from over 50 local companies and focused on specialized logistics innovations.
UNI Global Union and Geopost have expanded their 2017 global agreement with a new addendum, broadening Geopost's human rights responsibilities to include more workers, notably subcontractors. This addition introduces a commitment to limit subcontracting to a single tier, setting a new standard for responsible outsourcing in the industry.
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has issued a legal notice to approximately 50,000 port employees affected by the recent strike order from International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union officials. The notice informs workers at East and Gulf ports of their rights, including the option to reject the strike order and continue working.
Employees of Green Thumb Industries in New Jersey have taken steps to remove the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 union as their representative. Michael Potter, a Lead Warehouse Technician at Green Thumb, filed a petition for decertification with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), representing his colleagues at five different locations.
Long Beach Airport has reported its busiest summer on record, with over 1.1 million passengers passing through between June 1 and August 31, 2024. This figure marks a 4% increase compared to the previous record set in 2018.
The Lufthansa Group, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Munich Airport are collaborating to establish a new center for cooperation and innovation named the 'TUM Convergence Center'. This new building complex will be constructed on approximately 20,400 square meters of the LabCampus, an innovation hub at Munich Airport.
Air New Zealand has launched a new promotion called the Sweetstake, offering a chance for participants to win a share of one million Airpoints Dollars (APD). The competition involves guessing the number of lollies in a giant jar that will tour 11 locations across New Zealand, from Whangārei to Invercargill.
Paris, October 10, 2024
London, UK, 1 October 2024 – dnata has announced a significant environmental initiative by transitioning its fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) at London Heathrow Airport to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), an alternative to diesel. This change is expected to cut the carbon emissions of the fleet by 77%, equating to a reduction of over 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Benjamin Logsdon, a Ph.D. student in mathematics at Dartmouth College, has filed federal anti-discrimination charges against the Graduate Organized Laborers of Dartmouth (GOLD-UE) union. The charges, lodged with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), allege that the union failed to accommodate his religious beliefs. Logsdon received free legal aid from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys.
In October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Condor Airlines is making a visible statement by launching its Airbus A320 with registration D-AICS as a FlyPink plane. The aircraft will feature pink stripes to support the global aviation initiative FlyPink, which aims to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and solidarity with those affected.
The Air France Play app has been rebranded as 'Air France Press,' aligning its name with the extensive range of content it offers. The app features a diverse catalogue of over 200 French and international newspapers and magazines, providing new functionalities for a personalized reading experience before, during, or after flights.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is seeking community support to be ranked among the Top 10 Best Small Airports in the United States for 2024 by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.
A coalition of ten global trade unions has lodged a complaint against the Israeli government, alleging violations of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protection of Wages Convention. The unions represent members in over 160 countries and a total workforce of 207 million. The complaint focuses on unpaid wages and withheld benefits for more than 200,000 Palestinian workers employed in Israel.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) has received a $680,851 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program. The funding will be used to acquire six electric vehicles and two solar tree vehicle chargers.
Air New Zealand has initiated its pilot training program, selecting 30 cadets from a pool of over 2,000 applicants. The first group of six trainees is set to begin their journey in the United States today. This marks the start of the Mangōpare Air New Zealand Pilot Cadetship, which was announced in June 2024 as an accelerated pathway for aspiring pilots.
After four decades with Air New Zealand, Captain David Morgan is stepping down from his executive role as Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer. Despite leaving the leadership position, Morgan will continue flying for the airline, transitioning to the Airbus A320.
Lufthansa Group has announced the appointment of Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East. Based in Singapore, Bonifatti will oversee all commercial activities, including Joint Venture sales, in the Asia Pacific region starting November 1, 2024.
John Wayne Airport has released its revised statistics for August 2024, highlighting a decrease in total passenger numbers compared to the same month last year. The airport reported a total of 947,733 passengers in August 2024, marking an 8.8% decline from the 1,038,889 passengers recorded in August 2023. Year-to-date figures also show a decrease of 5.9%, with passenger numbers falling from 7,925,145 in 2023 to 7,455,006 in 2024.