ETF condemns Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention Following Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul convention, ETF’s Women’s Committee expresses solidarity with the Turkish women transport workers and our affiliates in Turkey. News 12 Apr 2021
ETF and Europêche launch Fishery Speak app The ETF and Europêche launched Fishery Speak today, a new mobile app that makes communication on board easier. News 12 Apr 2021
“Now is the time to clean up the airline” – internal leak exposes Wizz Air anti-worker practices A transcript of a secret Wizz Air management meeting from 4 April 2020 which was leaked to staff has been passed to the ETF, revealing that management saw the COVID-19 crisis as the opportunity to “clean up the airline” by using discriminatory and anti-worker criteria in deciding which pilots to dismiss. Press Release 9 Apr 2021
ETF condemns attacks on air traffic controllers in Albania Air traffic controllers in Tirana declared a temporary inability to work due to stress earlier this week, and the state reacted with force. The ETF stands in solidarity with the protesting workers and condemns the aggressive backlash of the state. Statement 8 Apr 2021
Commission’s SES2+ proposal: behind the greenwashing, a further push for cost reduction and liberalisation The ETF calls on MEPs to reject the European Commission’s greenwashing narrative surrounding the proposed Single European Sky reform. The proposal simplifies and oversells the potential positive effects for the environment while deliberately ignoring the reform’s adverse social impacts. Press Release 7 Apr 2021
The working day in the Merchant Marine Cristian Castaño, FSC-CCOO, reflects on the globalised nature of shipping, international legislation, and the protection of seafarers’ rights. News 1 Apr 2021
The Ever Given showed the importance of tug and towage workers, but their industry continues to cut dangerous corners The ETF and ITF respond to the blockage of the Suez Canal and emphasise that unless the industry’s ‘race to the bottom’ and workers’ safety concerns are addressed, the world could be in store for another Even Given-type crisis sooner than we think. News 31 Mar 2021