Conference marks end of TASCS project on sustainable manning for inland waterways
The event was the occasion to present to participants, which include the relevant institutions, bodies and stakeholders from the sector, the outcome of our research conducted by DST and Intergo in the framework of TASCS.
EWC Seminar in Rome for Road and Rail sectors
Representatives from Railways and Road Sectors meet in Rome for a Seminar on EWC.
An ETF Statement on Sea Rescue in the context of the migrant crisis
In the context of the migrant crisis and the many casualties in the Mediterranean Sea, the ETF calls on shipowners to support masters and crew being criminalised for rescuing people in distress and demands EU Member States to invest in more and better rescue services.
ETF Youth Committee meets delegation of young Turkish workers
On 12-13 December, the ETF Youth Committee gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss the challenges facing young transport workers across Europe.
Romanian subway workers win fight for better pay
Romanian metro workers have won a victory at the Bucharest subway operator Metrorex. After a long dispute, which involved the threat of a general strike and the resignation of the Romanian Minister of Transport, the company management and our affiliate USLM (ATU Romania) agreed on a 20% wage increase for the 2018-2019 period.
Ryanair workers visit European Parliament
We joined a group of activist workers meeting MEPs to tell them about their continuing struggles at the airline.
ETF sends condolences to Turkish affiliates after fatal rail accident near Ankara
The crash at Marşandiz killed 9 people and injured more than 40. It raises questions about safety and investment in Turish railways.
ETF will be the only organisation representing workers in DTLF
The ETF has been appointed in the new mandate of the Commission Digital Transport and Logistics Forum.
Ryanair still needs to stabilise its industrial relations
One year ago, Ryanair announced that it would recognise unions for the first time. But there is still a long way to go. Today, our new report with the ITF examines the progress the airline has made and what remains to be done.