Aeronautical officials launch new measures and warn of flight delays
This Monday, aviation workers will hold assemblies at the country's 21 airports. The measures seek to denounce the National Civil Aviation Administration's (ANAC) failure to comply with international audits, a situation that could affect flight services and safety.
The head of the State Workers Association (ATE), Rodolfo Aguiar , warned that "the safety of all flights is threatened" and held the government responsible for any delays or failures during the meetings.
Aguiar explained that international organizations have warned about the reduction in control capacity in the aviation system. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recently issued a red alert, stating that only the addition of more personnel could reduce the risks.
BREAKING NEWS: ATE LAUNCHES MEETINGS AT 21 AIRPORTS TOMORROW!! FLIGHT DELAYS ARE THE GOVERNMENT'S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY!! This is no joke. The safety of all flights is at risk.
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The union leader pointed to the "negligence and irresponsibility of public officials," reflected in wage freezes, flexible working conditions, and budget cuts. To reverse the crisis, he stated that the first step is to reopen the sector's collective bargaining agreement, which hasn't been updated for two years. ATE asserts that workers have lost 45% of their purchasing power.
Aeronautical workers are demanding measures to guarantee better working conditions and wages:
- Urgent salary increase.
- Permanent employment for 200 precarious workers.
- Increase of the “ANAC Module” by 20%.
- Payment of the “Zone Supplement” and “Critical Aeronautical Function Additional”.
- Payment of “Additional Aeronautical Function” to administrative staff and “Title” to operational staff.
- Adjustments to the “Traffic Density Supplement” and creation of an additional fee for administrative functions.
- Payment of instructional hours to instructor staff.
Aguiar emphasized that with stressed and fatigued workers, the maximum required flight safety cannot be achieved. He stressed that the conflict reflects a prolonged crisis that requires immediate solutions to guarantee both the safety and efficient operation of the system.
Monday's measures could lead to delays and service issues, while the union hopes authorities will address the demands before operational risks worsen.
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