News from FPU Romania
The untold story of a rush culture and unpaid work in aviation
The aviation industry is constantly pushing for cost efficiency and on-time performance, but this rush culture puts pressure on crew members, making it harder for them to perform their pre- and post-flight duties diligently. And then there’s also the issue of unpaid work.
Mandatory E-Learning: the hidden duty time disguised as ‘self-paced training’
Pilots and cabin crew undergo extensive initial and recurrent training every year. Digital technology has made e-learning an efficient substitute for in-class training. But can airlines demand crew members complete mandatory e-learning courses without scheduling them as duty time?
Romanian court voids clause limiting employees’ right to a second job
A decision from the Bucharest Labor Court has ruled that a clause in a pilot’s local employment contract that restricted the individual from working elsewhere without express written consent is null and void. The judge made it clear that this clause was against the law, and since holding multiple jobs is permitted by current legislation, any restrictions must be explicitly provided by law.
FPU Romania welcomes Ryanair’s action on disruptive passengers
As commercial flying has become increasingly available to most people, the aviation industry has also seen a significant increase in aggressive behavior on board. Unruly passenger incidents are on the rise globally.
Are aviation employment contracts relics of the past?
Join the survey, do your part, and help us convince lawmakers to put an end to these employment practices.
Necesitatea actualizării diurnei interne în conformitate cu realitatea economică actuală
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Membrii FPU România cer dreptul de a refuza zborurile către Israel din motive de siguranță
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Get your employment records: a 3-step guide
Whether you’re still an active employee or a former one, getting copies of your personal files is a right protected by data protection laws and the labor code. Dealing with these issues can be challenging, but you don’t have to face them alone.
