The government issued two decrees denying air traffic control staff the right to strike. An appeal court judgment confirmed the union’s legal right to strike. However, six days later the two decrees were published, which not only dismissed the decision of the Appeal Court but also violated Article 28 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) condemned the government and strongly emphasised that collective representation and collective bargaining are basic labour rights that must be equally respected within all 27 EU Member States.
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