Solidarity Statement with EUROCONTROL workers Air safety goes hand in hand with workers’ rights. EUROCONTROL workers face threats of worsening working conditions in what should be Europe’s air safety nerve center. Statement 7 Oct 2021
ETF demands minimum working standards within Lufthansa Group Defining the minimum standards of working conditions for the people working across all of the Lufthansa Group is a non-negotiable demand! Press Release 20 Aug 2021
Press release (DE) – ETF demands minimum working standards within Lufthansa Group resource 20 Aug 2021
European aviation sector is not in the clear yet The European aviation sector needs dedicated support measures in order to survive the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ETF urges European institutions as well as Member States to provide additional support measures to the European aviation sector and its workers. Statement 14 Jun 2021
ETF calls for immediate waiver of patents on Covid-19 vaccines A genuine recovery from COVID-19 will only be possible if it occurs globally and simultaneously, ensuring universal access to vaccination and medical equipment everywhere. The ETF demands that the European Commission, EU Council and all European States immediately support India and South Africa’s proposal at the WTO to fight Covid-19. Statement 1 Jun 2021
Aviation social partners present a joint four-step plan for safely resuming travel Based on the crucial lessons learned during the pandemic, European social partners in Civil Aviation propose a 4-stage action plan that will ensure a strong recovery of the industry. Press Release 10 May 2021
Fishers call for priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine ETF and Europêche call on the European Commission to support Member States in developing a specific COVID-19 vaccination protocol for fishers, adapting and prioritizing access to the vaccine. Press Release 29 Apr 2021
“They tried to destroy the union, but we won” – Wizz Air aircrew union in Ukraine declared lawful by a court Union activists who were fired after the union was created last year shared their story with us, describing the different tactics Wizz Air has used against them and why they persist. Worker's Story 21 Apr 2021