TRENDS Climate change. Digitalisation and automation. Demographic shifts. Globalisation. The world is changing around us, and so is society. What will this mean for the transport sector and its workers? Our research helps unions prepare to act. Issues 14 Aug 2018
Demographic shifts Europe’s population is aging, and population growth is weak. Meanwhile, an ever higher percentage of people live in urban areas, and rural regions face depopulation. What will these changes mean for our transport sector and its workers? Info 14 Aug 2018
Open Letter: Stop social dumping in the air industry! ETF and ITF demand that European Commission acts on unfair competition. Statement 8 Aug 2018
EU Institutions must act to end social dumping in aviation ETF and ITF have sent an open letter to leaders in the EU Institutions. Statement 8 Aug 2018
Lashing Campaign Lashing is a complex and hazardous task in ports, but a vital one to ensure that cargo, ships and seafarers reach their destination safely. That is why seafarers’ collective bargaining agreements signed by the ITF and its affiliate unions include a clause stating that lashing can only be done by qualified dockers unless otherwise agreed by the local dockers’ unions. Campaign 6 Aug 2018