Press Release August 20, 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 August 10, 2021 ETF calls on Scottish government to reconsider closure of six ATC towers in the Highlands and Islands ETF condemns the most recent intentions of the company Highlands and Islands Airports Limited of reducing the current level of the air traffic control services at six airports in Highlands and Islands and further centralizing them remotely.
News August 5, 2021 Hungary: Stop denying air traffic workers their right to strike Join us in telling the Hungarian government and Hungarian Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) to respect air traffic workers’ right to strike.
Press Release July 29, 2021 Attacks on air traffic workers by Hungarian government disrespect rule of law ETF asks EC to take immediate action to stop what seems to be another case of breaching the rule of law by the Hungarian Government and also, a clear situation of union busting within this EU Member State.
Statement July 28, 2021 ETF and ECSA welcome WHO decision to prioritise seafarers’ vaccination The World Health Organisation has included seafarers that should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination in the context of limited supplies.
Press Release July 27, 2021 “We will not be intimidated nor be silenced!” – ETF on anti-union climate in Romania On 26 – 27 July, an ETF delegation visited Bucharest in a fact-finding mission aiming to gather the last round of evidence on the state of social dialogue and the anti-union climate in Romania.
Statement July 16, 2021 ETF & EPSU condemn campaign by Romanian government to target and intimidate union USLM The European federations representing transport and public service (ETF and EPSU) condemn the actions of the Romanian government in what appears to be an orchestrated attempt to intimidate ETF and EPSU affiliate USLM with union busting tactics.
News July 15, 2021 Occupational health and safety: FuelEU Maritime lacks long-term vision Without delay, the European Commission must consider health and safety aspects to complete the FuelEU Maritime initiative.
Statement July 15, 2021 Fit for 55 – environmental sustainability must be matched by social sustainability – with a just transition for transport workers The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes the ‘Fit for 55 Package’ in principle, but it must be backed by Just Transition measures and a comprehensive package of tools that better meets the needs of transport workers.
News July 12, 2021 Trade unions across Europe sound alarm over Wizz Air chief executive’s bonus pay of £100 million The European Transport Workers’ Federation condemns the decision to pay out a £100 million bonus to Wizz Air’s CEO József Váradi as a reward for the rapid growth of the carrier.
Statement July 9, 2021 UK measure to extend driving time will contribute to driver shortage The UK government relaxation of driving time rules is a step in the wrong direction and will only make the driver shortage worse, threaten road safety and undermine working conditions in road haulage
Union Action July 8, 2021 Buzz continues to refuse social dialogue with B.United Since Ryanair still denies B. United social dialogue, Paulina Puchala, union representative for TOZPLiN, attempted to deliver a letter to Ryanair Sun (Buzz) in Warsaw in person on behalf of B.United Presdient, Matteo Pizzolato. The letter simply called for social dialogue but was outright refused.