In July 2019, the ground staff union SEV-GATA, in cooperation with one of its members, was able to file a lawsuit against Swissport Zurich demanding compensation for various…
The ground staff union SEV-GATA is pleased with Swiss' best operating result in history of CHF 718.5 million and congratulates the staff who made this success possible thanks to…
Company Bosses Are Leaving You Behind, But Your Union SEV-GATA Has Your Back! Dear Colleagues Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx takes off his hat after only three years. Markus Binkert,…
Yesterday night, Swiss announced that after only three years as the Swiss CEO, Dieter Vranckx will be transferred to the parent company Lufthansa. He will become vice-president of…
Departure of Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx The trade union SEV-GATA draws an ambiguous conclusion and calls for making Switzerland a stronger location for the aviation industry.…
2024 – Social Partnerships Put to the Test! Petitions at Swissport ZRH & Swiss Anniversary: Contest and GM Dear Colleagues While aviation is recovering rapidly, the quality of…
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for participating in our survey concerning working hours. I am happy to inform you about the results. Over 90% of participants perceive having to…
2023 - A Year of Ups and Downs: Let's Fight for Fair Wage Negotiations Together! Dear Colleagues The aviation sector recovered extremely quickly. The labor market has dried up.…
Wage Negotiations With Swiss: Update! Dear Colleagues The response from you, the Swiss employees, was impressive. We all share the fair and justified expectation of proper wage…
After the Swiss management unilaterally broke off the wage negotiations with the ground staff unions on 9 November, SEV-GATA launched the protest letter "Not like this! – Red card…
Hundreds of "Red Cards" Against Swiss's Wage Policy! Dear Colleagues Within just a few days, many of you working at Swiss have reacted to the Swiss management's unilateral…
Swiss: Protest Note - Sign for Fair Wage Increases Now! Dear Colleagues Swiss's behaviour during this year's wage negotiations was unacceptable (see Member Mail 11). Our protest…
Although the staff made sacrifices with a "crisis CLA", Swiss implemented mass layoffs, passed on the costs and risks of the Covid-19 pandemic onto employees and the public…
Record Profits and Barely Any Compensation for Inflation? Red Card for Swiss – We Want Fair Wage Increases Now! Dear Colleagues Although the staff made sacrifices with a…
Swiss has made an excellent recovery and expects a record result at the end of the year. In spite of that, Swiss management breaks off wage negotiations with the social partners…
In March 2024, the aviation ground staff union will celebrate its 20th anniversary as SEV-GATA.
Wage Negotiations in Autumn New Trusted Representative Granola Bar Promotion Dear…
Autumn 2023 Wage Rounds New Trusted Representative New Members Wanted for Executive Committee Dear colleagues Our wage demonstration on 16 September, 2023, left an impressive…
Executive Committee Member Thomas Blum Deceased Dear Colleagues Shocked, stunned and full of grief, we have to take note of an unthinkable event and inform you that our executive…
National Rally for Higher Wages and Pensions: On 16 September, we will kick off our fight for fair salaries in Bern! Dear Colleagues The economy is doing well. Swiss is posting…
Strike at Geneva Airport Review of SEV-GATA GM Paternity Leave: Partial Success at SWISS Field Visits at Zurich Airport Dear Colleagues The number of passenger planes in the air…
Resolution of the GV SEV-GATA of 20 June 2023: “Enforce Collective Working Conditions at Airports – Now!» - Membership with SEV-GATA Dear Colleagues The working conditions…
In aviation, competition is fierce and traffic is volatile. Employees are expected to be flexible. But working conditions vary greatly and are sometimes precarious. While some…
SEV-GATA GM on 20 June in Zurich: Friendly Reminder – Please Register Immediately Dear Colleagues Our General Meeting 2023 (GM) will take place shortly: On 20 June 2023, 5:30…