Pillars of the Sea Sea fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. We are working with our social partner, Europêche, to make it safer. We are developing guidelines on medical examinations and the recruitment of migrant fishers. We are also pushing EU member states to implement international agreements that will make our seas a better place to work. Projects 7 Aug 2019
Unions call foul play on Ryanair’s threatened job cuts Union leaders say job cuts announced by Ryanair are mainly about intimidating its workforce and have little to do with operational justifications. Press Release 2 Aug 2019
EBU, ETF and IG Rivercruise sign agreement regarding river cruise activities On 25 July the European Barge Union (EBU), the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and IG Rivercruise signed an agreement, committing to work together on measures that support fair employment in the European river cruise sector. Press Release 26 Jul 2019
ETF Railway Section Newsletter – Edition 14 (July 2019) Check out the latest news on our railway activities. Publication 25 Jul 2019
Italian unions unleash massive strike action to demand a fair and functioning transport sector We stand with our affiliates as they bring Italy to a standstill this week. The government is undermining the transport sector, while refusing to enter into meaningful dialogue with unions. Investment and clear rules are needed to deliver quality transport for Italians and decent conditions for transport workers. News 23 Jul 2019
Le proposte del Sindacato Confederale dei Trasporti per il rilancio del settore (June 2019) resource 23 Jul 2019
One global union family: Our XPO campaign goes from strength to strength Meeting in Brussels, unions from Europe and the USA confirmed their commitment to our joint campaign for decent conditions at the global logistics giant. International solidarity is our route to success! Event 19 Jul 2019
Ursula von der Leyen: now the real work begins The European Commission has its new President, and for the first time ever a woman will lead. Now she must show that she understands the hopes and concerns of working people across Europe. It is time for a progressive EU programme with Fair Transport at its heart! News 18 Jul 2019