All aboard for a European Year of Railway Workers! The ETF calls for a European Year of Railway Workers. A year that not only focusses on how rail can best achieve to contribute to Europe’s climate neutrality but also on improving the working conditions for railway workers without which the industry would cease to function. Statement 10 Dec 2020
Modernisation of fishing vessels must be a priority: SWWAC adopts an opinion on gross tonnage limits adaptation Following social partners’ calls for change to gross tonnage limitations, the SWWAC has adopted an opinion in favour of measures to encourage the modernisation of fishing vessels. News 10 Dec 2020
ETF’s Workplace Guidance to address violence and harassment against women at work explained by Dr Jane Pillinger To mark today’s Human Rights Day, the last day of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the ETF has released a series of videos to guide trade unions through the use of our newly published Workplace Guidance to address violence and harassment against women at work. News 10 Dec 2020
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. Press Release 9 Dec 2020
ETF commits to the fight for equality ETF Executive Committee adopted a resolution calling on the ETF and its affiliates to actively address the topics of diversity, equality and representation in their structures and their work. News 7 Dec 2020