EU Parliament vote on TPWCD: progress for precarious workers but discrimination for workers at sea MEPs have voted on the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive. The package will give enhanced rights to some categories of workers, but seagoing workers are still excluded. A joint letter with EPSU, EuroCOP and EUROMIL expresses our disappointment. Statement 16 Apr 2019
Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive: Joint letter from EuroCOP, EPSU, Euromil and ETF (April 2019) resource 16 Apr 2019
Solidarity to Dutch colleagues! The ETF Tug Committee expresses its solidarity to the Dutch colleagues fighting for better conditions in Svitzer. News 10 Apr 2019
EP vote for improving the centralised mechanism for the recognition of the maritime education and certification systems of seafarers The ETF welcome today’s vote in the EU Parliament on the minimum level of training for seafarers. There was indeed substantial scope for improving the efficiency of the administrative framework regarding the mutual recognition of training and certification systems foreseen under directive 2008/106/EC. Press Release 4 Apr 2019
European Parliament strikes a deal on the Mobility Package, taking the lead in fighting social dumping! The EU Parliament has a deal on the Mobility Package, a massive reform of EU rules governing road transport. The ETF welcomes the compromise as a step ahead towards clearer and better rules. Press Release 4 Apr 2019
TASCS Final Report The “Towards A Sustainable Crewing System” (TASCS) project is concluded and its Final Report is available in English, French, German and Dutch. Publication 3 Apr 2019
ETF is moving forward! As we celebrate the success of our Fair Transport campaign, we are already at work creating the ETF of the future. A special conference gathered affiliates to set a course and explore new ways of working. Commitment was strong, and now it is time to build an even stronger federation for Europe’s transport workers! Statement 29 Mar 2019
Thousands of workers block Brussels for Fair Transport Workers from every corner of Europe and every transport sector brought our campaign to a dizzying end. Thousands marched on the European Commission demanding decent work and the end of social dumping. News 27 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day four It’s the final day of actions around Europe, and many affiliates start their journey to Brussels. Meanwhile, our rally in Strasbourg attracts the support of MEPs. News 26 Mar 2019