Russia-Ukraine war behind increase in air transport fare – Aviation Workers
Workers under the umbrella of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have expressed disapproval of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, identifying it as the reason for the inflating price of aviation fuel.
The workers were equally prepared to react to the controversial non-implementation of service conditions and the adjustment on new minimum wage.
Remember that the workers had in February expressed the possibility of shutting down the air sector, before the mediation of the Ministry of Labor and Productivity.
National President of NUATE, Comrade Ben Nnabue, while delivering his message for the 2022 Workers’ Day celebrations, said the possible progress the airspace was supposed to record was blocked by the Russian-Ukrainian war.
He said, “Against the background of negative travelers’ reaction to recent air fare increases, these multiple adversities have been exceedingly crippling, particularly for airlines. This has delayed the exit of our industry from recession.
“As expected, your union has been seriously challenged by the current pall surrounding the aviation industry. Notwithstanding, however, your Union has been proving equal to the task, even making notable strides to the bargain.”
“We stand firmly by the decision of workers not to accept continuing shifting of the goal post by government agencies on these issues.
“Therefore, this week has been set out for major decisions and subsequent decisive actions that will bring these issues to a foreclosure.”
“We are unclear as to the government’s actual response to the demands of aviation unions on labour issues and many lapses in the concession program. In the coming weeks, important decisions will be made to chart a clear path towards ameliorating already stated demands of workers,” he added.
