Through the eyes of transport workers: more needs to be done for the rights of migrants! The work of the ETF has always been about decent work, decent life, and justice. All of these themes are central to today’s International Migrants Day, the day that combines the aspirations of migrants – people searching for a decent life, decent work, and struggling for justice. Statement 18 Dec 2019
Water transport sectors meet in Hamburg to discuss the impacts of automation & digitalisation On 11 and 12 December, workers and union representatives from the water transport sectors met in Hamburg for a workshop on automation and digitalisation. The workshop is part of the project ETF Automation & Digitalisation Toolkit, aimed at developing tools to empower workers during the processes of automation and digitalization (A&D). News 18 Dec 2019
Lash do it! – Dockers Clause comes info effect on 1 January 2020 On 1 January, a ‘Dockers Clause’ of the IBF framework agreement comes into effect. As a consequence, dockers will (again) be doing the lashing for the ships covered by the IBF Collective Bargaining Agreement. News 13 Dec 2019
Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report November 2019 The latest CCNR report gives updated figures about operating conditions and various kinds of freight. This edition has a special focus on Germany. News 10 Dec 2019
COMPETING: December 2019 Newsletter The COMPETING project aims to improve the recognition of professional qualifications in the inland waterways sector. Check out this newsletter for the latest updates. News 10 Dec 2019