News July 10, 2020 ETF expresses solidarity following railway accident in Czechia ETF was shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 7 July 2020 near Pernink in Karlovy Vary, Czechia. We present our sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, relatives, friends and colleagues of the victims of this tragic accident.
Union Action July 9, 2020 Union-busting, yellow unions, and mobbing: what it means to be a union activist in the Port of Gdynia Port of Gdynia has been recognised as a hostile environment for workers in the recent ITUC report on the state of workers’ rights. We spoke to one of the union activists about what the situation is on the ground.
Press Release July 9, 2020 ETF welcomes MEPs’ green light for Mobility Package MEPs cast their final vote today on the much-awaited Mobility Package, a massive reform of the EU rules governing road transport. The positive vote brings a series of European measures aimed at combating social dumping practices in the transport sector and solidifies the tireless work of ETF towards shaping a fairer road transport sector.
News July 8, 2020 ETF appeals to Trio Presidency ministers: It’s time for a fair, socially sustainable transport sector! Responding to their Trio Programme, ETF addressed a letter to transport ministers of Germany, Slovenia, and Portugal, urging them to use their presidencies to steer European transport to a fair future.
News July 8, 2020 ETF decries and condemns assault on French bus driver Philippe Monguillot The ETF is shocked and saddened to learn of the senseless and heinous assault on Sunday, July 5 that lead to the brain death of Philippe, a bus driver in Bayonne. It is high time that companies wake up and do everything they can to protect their employees.
Press Release July 7, 2020 Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention! In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers.
News July 2, 2020 ETF on long-awaited social study on maritime transport: we stand ready to contribute to further action! ETF Maritime section responds to DG Move’s long-awaited report of a study on social aspects of maritime transport in the EU.
News July 2, 2020 COVID-19: Swift action needed to enforce rights to worker involvement – Joint Letter by ETF, ETUC, ETUFs to Commissioner Schmit ETF, fellow ETUFs and the ETUC reiterate call on the Commission to undertake swift action to enforce workers’ rights to information, consultation and participation in order to best anticipate and manage the COVID-19 impact on jobs and workplaces.
News July 2, 2020 Recent murder in le Havre highlights persistent risks for port workers ETF urges governments to set up new strategies and enforce existing ones to tackle drug trafficking and protect exposed port workers and their families
News July 1, 2020 ETF on the EU’s Motorways of the Sea: new implementation plans are an improvement but social aspects still missing ETF responds to the European Commission’s new MoS Detailed Implementation Plan 2020.
News June 30, 2020 EU temporarily adopts extensions of validity of driving licenses, qualification certificates, driver cards If you are a bus, coach or truck driver and your driving licence, qualification certificate or driver card expired during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, you will be relieved to learn that some of the renewal deadlines have been extended. As were the deadlines for the completion of the driver periodic training, and the replacement of stolen, lost or damaged driver cards.
News June 29, 2020 ETF response to József Váradi: Aviation workers of Europe are ready to fight and stand up for their rights In a recent interview, Wizz Air CEO József Varadi reflected on some of the company’s business practices and boasted of its anti-union activities. ETF responds.