How do we repair the cracks in the road haulage industry? The ETF lays out a timeline of what went wrong during the 2007-2008 financial crisis and concrete proposals on what Member States and governments should be doing to prevent a repeat that will further worsen the conditions of drivers. News 7 May 2020
COVID-19: Polish unions united in ATM negotiations Several Polish unions have been negotiating with the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency for the past few weeks. Despite their efforts, the employer has been acting with arrogance and refusing to take the negotiations seriously. Union Action 7 May 2020
COVID-19: Ukrainian seafarers’ union and community welfare Ukrainian Marine Transport Worker’s Trade Union has had its hands full in the past months, addressing the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to negotiations and offering advice to members, they have also been providing community support in the form of financial assistance, PPE and other key protective equipment. Union Action 6 May 2020
ETF survey on driver fatigue in European road transport The ETF online survey on driver fatigue in European road transport as part of their EU-funded project “Trade unions and drivers for safer roads in Europe” is now closed. News 5 May 2020
In memory of Graham Stevenson It is with the deepest regret and sadness that the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) learned about the passing away of Graham Stevenson, the former President of the ETF. On behalf of the ETF Secretariat and our Federation as a whole, we pass on our most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Statement 4 May 2020
Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report April 2020 The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has published the new Market Insight report April 2020 on European inland navigation. This edition has a special focus on Hungary. News 30 Apr 2020