ETF and ECSA reiterate call for recognition of seafarers as key workers ETF and ECSA call for the classification of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements for seafarers everywhere. Statement 20 Apr 2021
“Fair transport remains an objective, rather than a reality” – ETF brings together key stakeholders in discussion on sustainability To kick off Sustainable Transport Days, the ETF brought together key players in EU transport and beyond to reflect on the future of these industries. News 11 Mar 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 21 Jan 2021
Coming home for Christmas: transport workers need guarantees, or essential goods will not reach the destination! The ETF calls on the UK Government, the European Commission and national governments to come up with clear guarantees for truck drivers to return from the UK, and seafarers to be able to take part in crew changes. News 21 Dec 2020
Social partners urge EU transport ministers to prioritise seafarers’ needs during the holiday period Ahead of the Informal Videoconference of the Ministers of Transport on 8 December 2020, ETF and ECSA urge EU Member States to make the wellbeing of seafarers a priority during the holiday period. News 4 Dec 2020
ETF affiliates commit to continued Europe-wide fight for fair transport Union responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong recovery that puts social first were at the heart of discussions when ETF affiliates came together online last week. News 2 Dec 2020