International Day for Women in Maritime 2023 The ETF is working to address the current gender imbalance in the maritime, is promoting the role of women in the maritime industry as well as gender diversity and equality and is fighting gender stereotypes and gender discrimination. News 18 May 2023
Fishers across Europe protest in defence of their work and way of living On Europe Day, ETF, EBFA, Europêche, EAPO and Cogeca speak up for fishers across Europe protesting this week against the EU policies that are putting the future of the sector at risk. In a joint press release, they send a clear message to the EU authorities that bottom fishing is on the brink of collapse and underline it is time for the EU to rethink where it wants the seafood to come from. Press Release 9 May 2023
Fishers across Europe protest in defence of their work and way of living| Press release resource 9 May 2023
Voices from the ETF Dockers Section Meeting 2023 ETF Dockers Sections agreed on its 2023 priorities during the annual Section meeting taking place in Valencia, at the end of March. Info 5 May 2023
No one left behind: the ETF’s vision for accessible and fair public transport ETF is for more affordable public transport and a sustainable transport system that benefits everyone. In our vision, accessible and fair public transport leaves no one behind. News 4 May 2023
The voices of European fishers must be listened to! The EU Fishers, as the true Guardians of the Sea, must be protected! – ETF and its affiliates in the Fisheries sector start today a week of actions across Europe to draw attention to the socio-economic risks the industry is exposed to due to the EU Action Plan “Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries.” Press Release 2 May 2023
Unions are the only guarantee for workers’ rights to be respected Trade unions play a vital role in representing workers’ rights and interests. They are the credible voices demanding social protection for workers: unemployment benefits, pensions, or access to healthcare. Aviation workers across Europe are saying that the chances of decent working conditions and fair pay are non-existent unless a union represents workers. News 28 Apr 2023
Sealing a deal or how a CBA becomes a reality at the end of unions’ laborious work Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) are vital in ensuring fair working conditions and wages for aviation workers. On the unions’ side, negotiating a CBA is a complex exercise. At the end of this multi-faced process, the right balance between union members’ expectations and what the employer can offer must be found. News 21 Apr 2023