ETF support and solidarity for EVG’s Keolis/eurobahn railway strike in Germany (December 2019) resource 11 Dec 2019
General Strike in France: ETF stands in solidarity! We stand with our French affiliates and support their national strike. May their voices be heard! Solidarity. News 5 Dec 2019
A tous les affiliés français de l’ETF: Solidarité et soutien envers votre grève nationale resource 5 Dec 2019
ETF to Vălean: “Transport Workers must be taken seriously!” Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Violeta Bulc’s successor and the European Commission for 2019-2024 is set to have Ms. Adina Vălean as Transport Commissioner. ETF calls on Ms. Vălean to take Transport Workers seriously. Statement 14 Nov 2019
First CBA in the River Cruise Sector – smooth sailing ahead? ETF welcomes the CBA and acknowledges it as a first step in the right direction. Further positive changes are on their way as on November 7, the official negotiations for a European-wide agreement between IG River Cruise, European Barge Union (EBU) and ETF commenced. European Social Partners hope to reach a meaningful agreement by Autumn 2020. News 12 Nov 2019
A new prospect for XPO workers’ power in Europe – EWC established Massive step forward for XPO workers in Europe: Years of negotiations with XPO Logistics Europe management finally resulted in an agreement to establish a European Works Council (EWC). News 31 Oct 2019
Thomas Cook collapse: workers need justice! Thomas Cook may have collapsed in the UK, but it’s a European story. Companies, travel agencies, and hotels all over Europe and beyond have been affected, and around 22.000 workers are suffering from the consequences. The ETF stands in solidarity with all Thomas Cook workers and we continue to defend their interests together with our affiliates. News 24 Oct 2019
ETF Dockers & Seafarers wrap up joint project by agreeing on shared action plan Just Yesterday, October 23, ETF Seafarers and Dockers wrapped up the closing event of their joint EU-funded project for a stronger and more sustainable European maritime sector. This final seminar was dedicated to identifying common priorities and developing joint activities and strategies for the coming years. ETF Dockers and Seafarers finished by agreeing on a shared action plan and committing to systematically continue cooperation through joint meetings and campaigns both on a European and an international level. Event 24 Oct 2019
ETF’s Fair Shipping Conference – make shipping in Europe fair! ETF will present its proposal for a European Maritime Space for Socially Sustainable Shipping during the Fair Shipping Conference on November 5, 2019. Join the debate and discuss alongside key policymakers from the European Commission, experts, and stakeholders! Event 16 Oct 2019