COVID-19: Seafarers’ unions secure workers’ repatriation Border closures and travel restrictions put in place in response to COVID-19 have created miserable conditions onboard ships. Three of the ETF affiliate unions report on their actions in securing the easier movement of seafarers. Union Action 27 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Czech union action relieves seafarers’ worries Recently, the Czech Ministry of Transport adopted extraordinary measures concerning Czech seafarers. The work of Czech Trade Union of Seafarers was key in getting the measure in place swiftly. Union Action 24 Apr 2020
Joint ETUC & ETUFs statement for Workers’ Memorial Day 2020 ETUC and European Trade Union Federations commemorate all those who died from coronavirus in a joint statement. We remember all workers who died from coronavirus through exposure at work. No one should die from work! Statement 24 Apr 2020
COVID-19 – Railway workers keep society running! ETF calls on governments and competent authorities managing public transport services, railway companies and infrastructure managers as well as all sub-contractors delivering services to the railways to recognize the importance of railway workers and to respect their health and safety, employment, financial stability and collective rights. Our statement lays out what should be done to protect railway workers, and looks towards the future of railways after COVID-19. Statement 23 Apr 2020
Joint ETUC & European trade union federations statement for Workers Memorial Day 2020 resource 23 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Passenger charter is “key element in guaranteeing a safe way to work” in public transport (vida, younion joint action) ETF affiliates vida and younion; the Austrian Chamber of Economics representing the employers, and the Ministry for Climate, Environment, Mobility and Energy have adopted a “Passenger Charter” that aims to create a safe atmosphere and rebuild the trust of passengers and workers after weeks of being warned not to use public transport. Union Action 23 Apr 2020