Trade unionists test digital automatic coupling to ensure safety of future work environments An ETF delegation tested Digital Automatic Coupling prototypes for rail freight to obtain workers’ experiences and assessments for further work and to ensure a safe work environment. Info 15 Jun 2021
“We’re optimists!” – 3F Transport leads the fight against nemlig’s abuse of workers The ETF caught up with Jan Villadsen, chairman of 3F Transport and ETF Vice-President to get his take on nemlig.com, what’s happening to nemlig drivers and warehouse workers and the way forward. Union Action 15 Jun 2021
ETF study on driver fatigue hits the mark ETF study “Driver Fatigue in European Road Transport” hits the mark in more ways than one and provides constructive insight and recommendations to improve drivers’ working conditions and eliminate driver fatigue. Statement 15 Jun 2021
Urban public transport workers must be at the core of EU Urban Mobility Framework While we welcome the objective of the new urban mobility framework initiative to increase the share of sustainable transport modes; for the ETF, it’s clear that the transport workers of urban mobility must be at the core of this framework if the EU is to meet climate objectives. News 14 Jun 2021
The right to organise prevails over economic freedom On the 10th of June, the European Court of Human Rights issued an important decision on the Holship case involving the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and the Norwegian Transport Workers’ Union (NTF) vs Norway. The decision makes a very valuable point on workers’ rights: it states that the freedom of establishment is not a counterbalancing fundamental right to freedom of association. News 14 Jun 2021
ETF and ITF express solidarity with Aéroports de Paris unions preparing for industrial action The ITF and the ETF express their firm solidarity with French trade unions as they prepare to take industrial action at the Aéroports de Paris (Charles de Gaulle-Roissy and Orly airports) between 1 July and 5 July. Statement 14 Jun 2021
European aviation sector is not in the clear yet The European aviation sector needs dedicated support measures in order to survive the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ETF urges European institutions as well as Member States to provide additional support measures to the European aviation sector and its workers. Statement 14 Jun 2021
National football teams must take a stand against social dumping in aviation ETF is deeply concerned about reports that the German national football team will be using the Lithuanian carrier, KlasJet, for its travel during the UEFA Euro 2020 football tournament. Germany will be the second national team to use this company which has advertised cabin crew jobs operating on this “VIP” carrier with salaries as low as €540 per month. Statement 11 Jun 2021
ETF voices concern over new social dumping brand within Lufthansa Group The ETF and its affiliates call on the Lufthansa Group to ensure that their respective brands will engage in social dialogue with our affiliated unions with immediate effect if this does not currently exist in a coherent and permanent fashion. Statement 10 Jun 2021