NO JOBS ON A DEAD PLANET: Transport unions support young activists striking for our climate Urgent action is need to rescue the climate, and transport has its role to play. A Just Transition will let us reduce the climate impact of transport while ensuring individual workers do not pay the price. Statement 14 Mar 2019
Unions at Eurokai: Our Cypriot, German and Italian affilates share concerns and pledge mutual support The Eurokai Group is a giant in the port and logistics sectors, active in many European countries. It is important for the workers of huge international companies like this to maintain links and solidarity across borders, and cooperation between their unions is the best way to do it. News 14 Mar 2019
Safer skies and fair employment: ETF Aviation hosts EASA seminar in Poland We’re training aviation unions to bring their expertise and interests to the European Aviation Safety Agency. We also joined a successful protest demanind stable contracts for cabin crew at LOT Polish Airlines. News 25 Feb 2019
Port and maritime workers come together to explore EU rules on shipping alliances Ever-larger shipping alliances have a huge impact on both the maritime transport and port sectors – and their workers. Now the EU is planning to update its Consortium Block Exemption Regulation, so we brought maritime and port workers together to decide our position on the issue. Event 18 Feb 2019
ETF unions in Hungary plan to put European solidarity into action Our General Secretary visited Budapest to hear in person about the problems facing transport workers in the country. Our affiliates also discussed the next steps for the Fair Transport Europe campaign and our training programme for union activists in Central and Eastern Europe. News 18 Feb 2019
Transport workers left behind once again, as EU pushes ahead with European Labour Authority New institution will oversee correct application of some EU labour laws. But politicians have decided to limit its scope, leaving transport workers without strong protection. Statement 15 Feb 2019
European Parliament gives green light to foolish liberalisation of bus and coach market Vulnerable communities face the loss of vital services. Drivers have to reckon with a further “Flixbusification” of their work: low pay, dreadful conditions and unstable employment. Press Release 14 Feb 2019