Overview

• ATE called mid-morning assemblies on Monday at airports nationwide, and airlines and airport operators advised travelers to expect possible delays and follow official updates.
• Union leaders cite a recent OACI “red alert” and allege ANAC is not complying with international audits, framing the situation as a threat to operational safety.
• Demands include reopening sector bargaining, urgent pay increases, permanent posts for 200 precarious workers, and higher ANAC-specific supplements such as the Módulo ANAC and critical-function add-ons.
• ATE says ANAC workers’ purchasing power has fallen about 45% since December 2023 and holds the national government responsible for any disruptions that occur.
• Union officials report 300–400 specialized staff have left ANAC, sharply reducing oversight capacity, and they plan to evaluate stronger measures after Monday’s assemblies.