Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention! In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers. Press Release 7 Jul 2020
EADT – ETF Automation and Digitalisation Toolkit The overall aim of the project is to give the ETF-affiliated transport unions concrete tools to address the challenges caused by automation and digitalisation for European transport workers. This will be achieved by compiling an ETF Automation & Digitalisation Toolkit (EADT). Projects 3 Jul 2020
ETF on long-awaited social study on maritime transport: we stand ready to contribute to further action! ETF Maritime section responds to DG Move’s long-awaited report of a study on social aspects of maritime transport in the EU. News 2 Jul 2020
Recent murder in le Havre highlights persistent risks for port workers ETF urges governments to set up new strategies and enforce existing ones to tackle drug trafficking and protect exposed port workers and their families News 2 Jul 2020
ETF on the EU’s Motorways of the Sea: new implementation plans are an improvement but social aspects still missing ETF responds to the European Commission’s new MoS Detailed Implementation Plan 2020. News 1 Jul 2020
ETF response to József Váradi: Aviation workers of Europe are ready to fight and stand up for their rights In a recent interview, Wizz Air CEO József Varadi reflected on some of the company’s business practices and boasted of its anti-union activities. ETF responds. News 29 Jun 2020
Ryanair: Reinstate sacked union leaders at Prague base! ETF launches a petition to urge the Czech authorities to protect workers’ rights at Ryanair. News 25 Jun 2020