Press Release EU’s Mobility Strategy must step up its game in shaping socially and environmentally sustainable transport Transport workers are the sector’s “most valuable asset” reads the newly published Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, but proposed initiatives fall short in matching this statement. The ETF reiterates that to fulfil the goals of the Strategy and enable the transition to greener transport, it is essential to address social issues and foster worker engagement.
Issues Green and Social Transport Social issues and environmental concerns are two sides of the same coin. Fighting social dumping and climate action is one and the same struggle.
Issues No Automation & Digitalisation without Negotiation! Workers and their unions must be involved in the processes that implement technological developments to ensure that they are fair and that no worker is left behind!
Publication January 27, 2021 Managing the impact of Brexit on multinational companies Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations to EWC/SE Coordinators and worker representatives in SNBs, EWCs and SEs.
Press Release January 26, 2021 Ground handling sector fights for its survival as more than half of airport-based workers are out of work ETF estimates that almost 60 per cent of ground handling workers are out of work, putting European aviation’s long-term stability in danger.
Statement January 26, 2021 ETF pledges solidarity to unions in their fight against FedEx decision to cut its European workforce by thousands FedEx has announced the decision to fire 6,300 employees in midst of booming e-commerce; the ETF joins all concerned workers and unions in their fight against these unfair and unacceptable redundancies.
News January 21, 2021 EU Member States must enable crew changes to take place without further delays and prioritise seafarers for vaccination In a letter to Heads of State and Government of EU Member States, the ETF and ECSA called on EU Member States to enable crew changes and give seafarers priority access to COVID-19 vaccines.
News January 21, 2021 ETF puts reality of professional drivers at the core of its contribution to evaluation of Driving Licence Directive ETF contributes to European Commission Consultation on the ex-post evaluation of the Driving Licence Directive, and highlights the need to consider the reality of drivers when considering certain changes and puts forward recommendations that will improve the sector’s level-playing field.
Publication January 15, 2021 Single European Sky reform mustn’t be used to further liberalise ATM services The ETF issues a position paper on the SES2+ recast proposal by the European Commission, expressing disagreement with the proposal’s aim to further liberalise ATM services, and in effect causing negative social consequences for workers.