Main conclusions of the sectoral consultation on the future crewing standards Conclusions of the second sectoral consultation on the future European standards relating to crews are out! Over 90 participants – employers and employees – participated in the event co-organized by UENF/OEB and ETF under the auspices of CESNI last December. Press Release 31 Mar 2023
Towards a new European Crewing Regulation It’s the right time for ETF and its affiliates to be actively involved in the ongoing negotiations on the future crewing regulation. News 29 Nov 2022
When is enough going to be enough? We demand that shipping companies, Tug & Towage companies, Port Authorities, and other regulating bodies respect national and international health and safety regulations to provide a safe workplace for all. News 20 May 2022
ETF Tug & Towage Committee calls for a common European framework of rules to guarantee job security in the tug and towage sector. The ETF Tugs and Towage Committee wrote to the European Association of Tug Owners (ETA), asking to start meaningful negotiations on a European framework to ensure that all those activating in the sector comply with the same rules and regulations. Union Action 1 Apr 2022
Silent no more: overworked tugboat workers are reaching breaking point It’s not surprising that workplace accidents are increasing in severity. Unsafe manning levels are more common. Legal rest times are being violated. Workers’ stress and fatigue levels are rising. The pressure being placed on tug and towage workers is pushing them to breaking point. News 29 Mar 2022
ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector to protect workers’ rights We urge Svitzer Australia management to immediately reach a resolution with our affiliate unions that respects Svitzer Australia workers’ rights and security. At the same time, we ask the Svitzer management team to treat our fellow Svitzer workers with due respect. News 17 Mar 2022
ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector We call on the Svitzer UK to take responsibility and engage in meaningful negotiations with Unite the Union and its inland waterways transport workers to find the best solutions for decent wages and working hours and end the current trade dispute over Pay Claim. News 23 Feb 2022