October 2020 | ETUFs’ joint guidelines for EWC, SNB and SE Works Council members and coordinators resource 26 Oct 2020
Air quality on flights to improve if EU backs new expert standard Airline passengers and aircrew will enjoy safer air during flights if the EU accepts new safety standards drawn up by industry stakeholders. Press Release 26 Oct 2020
International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2020 A message by Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, on the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller News 20 Oct 2020
“It’s an environment that encourages union-busting” – Wizz Air pilot speaks out A story of a former Wizz Air pilot, dismissed by the company earlier this year. He describes a working environment marked by overwork and anti-union tendencies. Worker's Story 19 Oct 2020
ETF submits a case concerning social security of Belgian seafarers to the attention of the ELA On 16 October, ELA celebrated a one-year anniversary of its establishment. European trade unions call for a follow-up on existing abuse cases and submitted additional ones. ETF contributed a case concerning the responsibility of flag states Cyprus and Madeira for social security of seafarers. Press Release 19 Oct 2020
Meet the Team: Estelle Brentnall, ETF Head of Maritime We check in with Estelle Brentnall to catch up about her work: the expectations, the reality, and the upcoming priorities for the maritime team. News 9 Oct 2020
Workers’ representatives meet to discuss rights to information and consultation in ongoing restructurings On 30 September and 1 October, ETUI, ETF and UNI Europa joined forces in a webinar on the topic of restructurings and the role of European Works Councils. Event 8 Oct 2020
New report exposes XPO’s anti-worker and anti-union practices ETF and ITF published a report exposing anti-worker and anti-union practices and called on XPO to enter into dialogue with workers’ representatives on the EU and global level. News 7 Oct 2020