Le proposte del Sindacato Confederale dei Trasporti per il rilancio del settore (June 2019) resource 23 Jul 2019
One global union family: Our XPO campaign goes from strength to strength Meeting in Brussels, unions from Europe and the USA confirmed their commitment to our joint campaign for decent conditions at the global logistics giant. International solidarity is our route to success! Event 19 Jul 2019
Ursula von der Leyen: now the real work begins The European Commission has its new President, and for the first time ever a woman will lead. Now she must show that she understands the hopes and concerns of working people across Europe. It is time for a progressive EU programme with Fair Transport at its heart! News 18 Jul 2019
Karima Delli is reelected as Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee The French Green has been a supporter of our campaigns and demands in the past, and we congratulate her on returning to the role. Statement 11 Jul 2019
Wage inequality in Europe: Transport workers across the continent deserve fair pay In this article for Transportarbetaren, the magazine of our affiliate the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union, ETF President Frank Moreels argues that wage inequality is dangerous for Europe. Working people and their unions need to take the lead on this issue. In fact, we already are! Statement 9 Jul 2019
Spanish transport unions issue joint demand for a social Europe that works for workers At a joint meeting in Madrid, we issued a joint declaration with our Spanish affiliates Comisiones Obreras and UGT. Working people in Europe need a more social outlook from their political leaders and the EU. The ETF also needs to change, so that we are better focused on the challenges of tomorrow. Statement 5 Jul 2019
Will the new European Parliament President deliver for transport workers? This week the EU has chosen new leaders for its key institutions, but most of the candidates are not exactly progressive. One exception is David Sassoli, the Italian chosen to lead the European Parliament for the next 30 months. We sent him an open letter to remind him of his previous commitments to workers’ rights, and make clear how urgently working people in Europe need a new approach. Statement 5 Jul 2019
As Ryanair plans move to Malta, international transport unions meet Maltese government The budget airline is creating various subsidiaries. Aircraft will be moved from France, Germany and Italy to the newly launched Malta Air. These plans must not undermine the better conditions which unions have won from Ryanair in recent months. We met the Maltese Tourism Ministry to set out our position. Press Release 4 Jul 2019
Saving a life is NOT a crime! We welcome the release of Captain Carola Rackete An Italian judge has ordered the release of the captain of the Sea Watch 3, a migrant rescue ship who had been arrested for breaking an Italian naval blockade after saving the lives of 40 migrants in the Mediterranean. Her release is a victory for justice, but this humanitarian crisis cannot be tackled by NGOs or merchant ships alone. The EU and its Member States must work together to save lives and share the burden of dealing with this crisis. Statement 3 Jul 2019