Workers deserve more than crumbs! ETF staff join Belgian national strike for fair pay and pensions Our secretariat is based in Brussels, and tomorrow our workers will join Belgian unions in their call for a decent distribution of wealth. Statement 12 Feb 2019
MEP Brando Benifei meets ETF and Italian affiliates to discuss the future of dockwork With EU elections fast approaching, we hosted an event in Genoa with the Member of the European Parliament. More than 100 people gathered in Genoa to discuss Fair Transport and the changing world of ports. Event 11 Feb 2019
Trade unions and employers debate challenges in urban public transport in Poland and the Baltics Workshop in Warsaw gathers participants from four countries and the European Commission for discussions about the future of public transport in the region and the role of collective bargaining. News 7 Feb 2019
ETF leadership visits Poland to meet affiliate unions and discuss the future of trade unions Solidarity between the ETF and our affiliates is the root of our power. All our Polish affiliates have pledged to stand together in the struggle for Fair Transport, while the ETF plans a capacity building project in the country. News 7 Feb 2019
Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive: ETF strongly opposes exclusion of seafarers and fishers Seafarers and fishermen are often denied basic rights granted to onshore workers. Now they could once again pay a heavy price. EU member states are about to finalise new rules that would exclude seagoing workers from the right to basic information about their own working conditions. How can they justify that? News 5 Feb 2019
ETF dockers show policymakers the reality of port work in Hamburg Main purpose of the visit was to show what terminals and their workers are doing to cope with the consequences of the increasing size of ships. The event was also a good occasion for EU decision-makers to get hands-on information about the revision of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation. Event 1 Feb 2019
ETF visits Polish railway trade unions to discuss social dumping cases in the region Railway workers in Poland face difficulties caused by liberalisation, excessive workload and dangerous conditions. We pledged to stand together for Fair Transport! News 31 Jan 2019
Trade unions met in Vienna to discuss union strategies in the road transport sector Trade union representatives from Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Belgium met for a workshop on 23-24 January 2019 in Vienna. During the event, Evelyn Regner’s sponsorship of the ETF Fair Transport Europe campaign was announced. News 28 Jan 2019
Fair Transport means quality jobs in ports! FNV Havens calls on port employers and authorities in Rotterdam to protect safety and pensions. Automation and lashing are two key concerns. News 28 Jan 2019