Statement November 19, 2025 ETF calls for strong worker protections as Commission launches new Military Mobility initiative A first read of the Commission’s Communication shows that it fails to mention workers even once. It also ignores the persistent problem of labour shortages and how to address them, as well as the well-known deterioration in working conditions in the sector. Disregarding such fundamental issues is a serious threat to the success of this proposal for military mobility. If we can’t attract workers in times of peace, how can we expect to do so in times of war?
News November 18, 2025 Aviation workers: make your experience heard! Are you a pilot, cabin crew and dispatcher/flight operations/OCC member? EASA – the European Aviation Safety Agency – wants to hear from YOU. For the first time every, EASA is surveying workers directly, with the goal to better understand how socio-economic factors and working conditions impact flight safety.
News November 18, 2025 Migrant Fishers to be Protected During Recruitment Under Landmark ILO Guidelines ITF and ETF demand action from governments and industry to ensure “crucial step forward” for fishers: The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcome the adoption of the new ‘Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva last week, calling the move a “crucial step forward” for the protection of migrant fishers worldwide.
News November 18, 2025 Social Partners Call for Socio-Economic Accompanying Measures in the Fishing Opportunities Regulation Social partners ask Commissioner Kadis for socio-economic accompanying measures to be added to the Fishing Opportunities Regulation. They argue that sustainability must include fair working and living conditions for fishers, supported through targeted compensations for training, safety, and better onboard standards.
Vacancies November 12, 2025 Vacancy at the ETF – Policy Officer for EWCs and Company Policy Job description and person specification for the PO EWCs and Company Policy role advertised on 12 November.
News November 12, 2025 ETF strengthens cross-border coordination with new restructuring guidelines The ETF has published new guidelines to support unions and workers’ representatives during transnational company restructurings, providing practical tools and clear procedures for coordination and action when jobs and working conditions are at risk. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, restructuring has become a routine feature of company strategy – often involving multiple countries and various forms.
News November 12, 2025 ETF reaction: “Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail” The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) takes note of the European Commission’s Communication “Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail”. ETF welcomes the renewed political attention to Europe’s rail network and the Commission’s emphasis on better coordination across borders. Strong, publicly led coordination is exactly what is needed to plan, fund, and operate a truly connected European rail system.
News November 10, 2025 Union win: “integration” of railway units is off the table The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure officially suspended plans to close down six railway plants through the integration of Railway Plants. The proposed measures have sparked outrage of unions and workers, as they would have threatened the liquidation of local railway maintenance plants, job losses, and a decline in the safety and efficiency of Poland’s railway network, if put in place.
News November 6, 2025 European Social Partners in the fisheries sector meet Commissioner Kadis to put fishers at the heart of the European fisheries agenda Press release: Fishers took centre stage yesterday as Commissioner Costas Kadis met with the European Social Partners — ETF, Europêche, and Cogeca— to shape the future of Europe’s fisheries. The discussion focused on ensuring fair jobs, economic resilience and social sustainability in the sector, while addressing key EU policy priorities including the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, the European Oceans Pact and Vision for Fisheries 2040, and the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
News November 6, 2025 Fisheries sector unites in call for a decisive EU Roadmap on the Energy Transition From fishers to shipyards, the entire EU fisheries sector unites to demand a fair, funded and practical roadmap for the energy transition. ETF, Europêche, EAPO, COGECA, and SEA Europe have jointly written to European Commissioner for Fisheries and Ocean, Costas Kadis, urging the European Commission to deliver an ambitious and properly funded Roadmap for the Energy Transition of Fisheries.
News November 3, 2025 Seminar: Future of Inland Navigation – Building a Fair and Sustainable Sector On 29–30 October 2024, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), together with its affiliate LCGB (Luxembourg), hosted a lively two-day seminar in Bonn entitled “Future of Inland Navigation.” The event formed part of the EU co-funded project “Delivering Fair Transport for All.” After two previous seminars focused entirely on the Danube region, this edition turned the spotlight on how to make inland navigation more appealing to the next generation — by attracting new talent, fostering fresh skills, and equipping workers for the evolving demands of the sector.
Statement October 29, 2025 ETF urges EU and EASA to act over unlawful dismissals of Serbian air traffic controllers and launches petition “Serbia’s path to the EU must be built on respect for democracy and workers’ rights. These unlawful dismissals occurred just days before the President of the Commission said in Belgrade that Serbia must do more to demonstrate its adherence to EU fundamental values. This was not the first attack on trade union rights in Serbia. We call on the European Commission to demand the effective upholding of workers’ fundamental rights.” said Livia Spera, General Secretary of ETF.