Deliveroo must act after another rider killed on the job Romulo Sta Ana, a Filipino father of two, is the latest food delivery rider to be killed on the job. The ITF and ETF offer our condolences to the family of Romulo Sta Ana and call on digital labour platforms to be regulated to put an end to the disastrous race-to-the-bottom that has harmed far too many workers already. Statement 3 Feb 2021
European Aviation Safety Agency The ETF is committed to working with EASA, and our representatives play an important role in the various EASA advisory bodies. Our mission is to ensure that the rules and regulations are representative of our views protecting members’ safety and interests and to ensure these regulations are not driven by commercial interests. Issues 2 Feb 2021
Protecting the workers behind online platforms Platform work is challenging existing labour laws and regulations protecting workers. In this new setting, the ETF and its affiliates are fighting to ensure fair working conditions and employee status for platform workers. Issues 2 Feb 2021
#HoldBizAccountable: Workers demand accountability for rights violations Workers are joining the fight to #HoldBizAccountable. Make your voice heard and demand accountability for rights violations and environmental destruction! News 2 Feb 2021
ETF pledges full cooperation with European Labour Authority to rid transport of social dumping During a meeting with ELA today, ETF stressed that workers need an active Authority that meets trade union expectations as soon as possible. ELA must become an effective body that fights cross-border fraud via joint inspections, cooperation and exchange of information between the Member States. News 1 Feb 2021
Polish docker reinstated following lengthy battle with Hutchison A Polish docker and trade union activist Marek Szymczak has been reinstated this month, following a lengthy battle with global terminal operator Hutchison. Union Action 29 Jan 2021
ETF and ITF support ver.di in their fight against UPS redundancies The ETF and ITF lend their full support to German trade union ver.di in their fight against the announcement of 500 job cuts by UPS in Germany. Statement 28 Jan 2021
Managing the impact of Brexit on multinational companies Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations to EWC/SE Coordinators and worker representatives in SNBs, EWCs and SEs. Publication 27 Jan 2021