Plans for Alitalia successor must protect jobs and working conditions Alitalia employs more than 10,000 people in Italy, and its fate will impact not only all of their lives but also the broader Italian aviation, transport and tourism industries. To stimulate the discussion on the future of the company and allow unions to seek answers, the ETF brought together representatives of Italian unions and DG COMP on Wednesday. News 12 Feb 2021
Social partners in ports call for renewal of active and meaningful dialogue with the Commission Despite the difficult and unpredictable circumstances the ports industry has been dealing with last year, the European Commission has not shown the commitment and engagement that social dialogue deserves. In response, European social partners in ports are urging the Commission to assume responsibility and commit to real debate. News 10 Feb 2021
Tourism Manifesto call for action: Accelerate social and economic recovery by investing in sustainable tourism development resource 9 Feb 2021
Inclusion of frontline aviation workers in vaccination plans is key to European economic recovery Several European social partners in civil aviation released a joint statement highlighting the importance of the aviation industry for European economic recovery and calling for frontline aviation workers to be included in national vaccination plans. News 5 Feb 2021
European Aviation Safety Agency The ETF is committed to working with EASA, and our representatives play an important role in the various EASA advisory bodies. Our mission is to ensure that the rules and regulations are representative of our views protecting members’ safety and interests and to ensure these regulations are not driven by commercial interests. Issues 2 Feb 2021
#HoldBizAccountable: Workers demand accountability for rights violations Workers are joining the fight to #HoldBizAccountable. Make your voice heard and demand accountability for rights violations and environmental destruction! News 2 Feb 2021
Polish docker reinstated following lengthy battle with Hutchison A Polish docker and trade union activist Marek Szymczak has been reinstated this month, following a lengthy battle with global terminal operator Hutchison. Union Action 29 Jan 2021