Hungary: Stop denying air traffic workers their right to strike Join us in telling the Hungarian government and Hungarian Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to respect air traffic workers’ right to strike. News 5 Aug 2021
Attacks on air traffic workers by Hungarian government disrespect rule of law ETF asks EC to take immediate action to stop what seems to be another case of breaching the rule of law by the Hungarian Government and also, a clear situation of union busting within this EU Member State. Press Release 29 Jul 2021
ETF Letter | Attacks on air traffic management workers in Hungary and disrespect to the rule of law by Hungarian government resource 29 Jul 2021
ETF and ECSA welcome WHO decision to prioritise seafarers’ vaccination The World Health Organisation has included seafarers that should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination in the context of limited supplies. Statement 28 Jul 2021
“We will not be intimidated nor be silenced!” – ETF on anti-union climate in Romania On 26 – 27 July, an ETF delegation visited Bucharest in a fact-finding mission aiming to gather the last round of evidence on the state of social dialogue and the anti-union climate in Romania. Press Release 27 Jul 2021
ETF & EPSU condemn campaign by Romanian government to target and intimidate union USLM The European federations representing transport and public service (ETF and EPSU) condemn the actions of the Romanian government in what appears to be an orchestrated attempt to intimidate ETF and EPSU affiliate USLM with union busting tactics. Statement 16 Jul 2021
Occupational health and safety: FuelEU Maritime lacks long-term vision Without delay, the European Commission must consider health and safety aspects to complete the FuelEU Maritime initiative. News 15 Jul 2021
Fit for 55 – environmental sustainability must be matched by social sustainability – with a just transition for transport workers The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes the ‘Fit for 55 Package’ in principle, but it must be backed by Just Transition measures and a comprehensive package of tools that better meets the needs of transport workers. Statement 15 Jul 2021
Trade unions across Europe sound alarm over Wizz Air chief executive’s bonus pay of £100 million The European Transport Workers’ Federation condemns the decision to pay out a £100 million bonus to Wizz Air’s CEO József Váradi as a reward for the rapid growth of the carrier. News 12 Jul 2021