Statement October 29, 2020 Open letter to EU: ‘Show you care – Keep facilities open in parking areas for professional drivers!’ The ETF has addressed an open letter to EU member states on behalf of trade union member organisations representing professional drivers; calling on on national authorities across Europe to keep restaurants, cafes and sanitary facilities open in parking areas. The well-being of our drivers depends on it!
Statement October 29, 2020 ETF & Vera Tax call on European Commission to mainstream a gender-responsive approach into EU transport policies On the heels of yesterday’s report on How to Make Transport Fit for Women to Work in which revealed an alarming gender divide in the transport industry, comes a joint call by ETF and MEP Vera Tax call on Commissioner Vălean and Commissioner Dalli to mainstream a gender-responsive approach into EU transport policies. A debate on Women in Transport in the framework of the first European Gender Equality Week at the European Parliament, will take place today and tackle the underlying issues that lead to an underrepresentation of women in the transport sector.
Press Release October 28, 2020 “Make Transport Fit for Women to Work in!” – ETF sounds alarm over industry’s growing gender divide ETF’s survey of around 3,000 women reveals a growing gender divide and marks the beginning of a campaign to ‘Make Transport Fit for Women to Work in’ targeting policymakers and social partners at both national and European level.
Statement October 26, 2020 Temporary arrangements for transnational meetings during the COVID-19 crisis – Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations ETF and other European Trade Union Federations have updated their Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations to EWC/SE Coordinators and worker representatives in SNBs, EWCs and SEs on temporary arrangements for transnational meetings during the COVID-19 crisis.
Press Release October 26, 2020 Air quality on flights to improve if EU backs new expert standard Airline passengers and aircrew will enjoy safer air during flights if the EU accepts new safety standards drawn up by industry stakeholders.
News October 23, 2020 Not so brave new railway world: TRAN S&D MEPs take note of social situation in railways ETF Railway Section Chair Giorgio Tuti and ETF Deputy General Secretary and Political Secretary for Rail, Sabine Trier joined the Transport Working group of the S&D Group in the European Parliament to give an overview of the social situation in the rail sector.
News October 20, 2020 International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2020 A message by Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, on the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller
Worker's Story October 19, 2020 “It’s an environment that encourages union-busting” – Wizz Air pilot speaks out A story of a former Wizz Air pilot, dismissed by the company earlier this year. He describes a working environment marked by overwork and anti-union tendencies.
Press Release October 19, 2020 ETF submits a case concerning social security of Belgian seafarers to the attention of the ELA On 16 October, ELA celebrated a one-year anniversary of its establishment. European trade unions call for a follow-up on existing abuse cases and submitted additional ones. ETF contributed a case concerning the responsibility of flag states Cyprus and Madeira for social security of seafarers.
News October 16, 2020 Petition for More Democracy at Work! ETF and fellow ETUFs have joined the ETUC to launch a petition for more democracy at work!
Publication October 14, 2020 Digital Transformation and Social Dialogue in Urban Public Transport European Social Partners in urban public transport, ETF and UITP release the final report of their joint project “Digital transformation and social dialogue in Urban Public Transport in Europe”. The report is available in 7 languages (EN, ES, FR, DE, HU, IT, PL)
News October 14, 2020 Climate Law Proposal: ‘Targets are not enough!’- Introducing ETF’s Policy on Climate Neutral Transport MEPs gave the green light to the new EU emission reduction target for 2030: 60% A good step, but targets are not enough to achieve the transition to climate-neutral transport. We need structural change! Environmental and social sustainability go hand in hand! In its Policy on Climate-Neutral Transport, the ETF lays out six key principles for a socially sustainable climate policy.