UK dockers get ready for the future at ETF Automation and Lashing Seminar On 17-18 December, ETF Dockers held an Automation and Lashing Seminar in London. We made plans for reclaiming lashing in UK ports, learned more about port automation and how to build the balance of power to negotiate fair automation agreements. News 19 Dec 2018
Conference marks end of TASCS project on sustainable manning for inland waterways The event was the occasion to present to participants, which include the relevant institutions, bodies and stakeholders from the sector, the outcome of our research conducted by DST and Intergo in the framework of TASCS. Press Release 18 Dec 2018
ETF Youth Committee meets delegation of young Turkish workers On 12-13 December, the ETF Youth Committee gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss the challenges facing young transport workers across Europe. News 17 Dec 2018
Romanian subway workers win fight for better pay Romanian metro workers have won a victory at the Bucharest subway operator Metrorex. After a long dispute, which involved the threat of a general strike and the resignation of the Romanian Minister of Transport, the company management and our affiliate USLM (ATU Romania) agreed on a 20% wage increase for the 2018-2019 period. News 17 Dec 2018
Ryanair still needs to stabilise its industrial relations One year ago, Ryanair announced that it would recognise unions for the first time. But there is still a long way to go. Today, our new report with the ITF examines the progress the airline has made and what remains to be done. Press Release 13 Dec 2018
ETF supports Turkish affiliate Nakliyat-İş in dispute with TNT/FedEx TNT/FedEx must respect workers’ right to organise and recognise their freedom of association. News 13 Dec 2018
Road transport workers, trade unions and MEPs gather in Brussels to demand a better Mobility Package Today, 3 December 2018, the ETF and its affiliates from all over Europe held a demonstration in front of the European Council, where transport ministers were meeting to discuss the Mobility Package. News 3 Dec 2018
Happy birthday to us! ETF celebrates its 60th anniversary From a small office to a thriving movement of more than 5 million workers. Here’s to the future of the European Transport Workers’ Federation! News 1 Dec 2018