Union Action April 27, 2020 COVID-19: Seafarers’ unions secure workers’ repatriation Border closures and travel restrictions put in place in response to COVID-19 have created miserable conditions onboard ships. Three of the ETF affiliate unions report on their actions in securing the easier movement of seafarers.
Union Action April 24, 2020 COVID-19: Czech union action relieves seafarers’ worries Recently, the Czech Ministry of Transport adopted extraordinary measures concerning Czech seafarers. The work of Czech Trade Union of Seafarers was key in getting the measure in place swiftly.
Statement April 24, 2020 Joint ETUC & ETUFs statement for Workers’ Memorial Day 2020 ETUC and European Trade Union Federations commemorate all those who died from coronavirus in a joint statement. We remember all workers who died from coronavirus through exposure at work. No one should die from work!
Statement April 23, 2020 COVID-19 – Railway workers keep society running! ETF calls on governments and competent authorities managing public transport services, railway companies and infrastructure managers as well as all sub-contractors delivering services to the railways to recognize the importance of railway workers and to respect their health and safety, employment, financial stability and collective rights. Our statement lays out what should be done to protect railway workers, and looks towards the future of railways after COVID-19.
Union Action April 23, 2020 COVID-19: Passenger charter is “key element in guaranteeing a safe way to work” in public transport (vida, younion joint action) ETF affiliates vida and younion; the Austrian Chamber of Economics representing the employers, and the Ministry for Climate, Environment, Mobility and Energy have adopted a “Passenger Charter” that aims to create a safe atmosphere and rebuild the trust of passengers and workers after weeks of being warned not to use public transport.
Worker's Story April 22, 2020 COVID-19: Seafarers’ trying journeys Kees Wiersum, a Dutch captain, shares some insights into the life on board during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement April 22, 2020 ETF addresses letter to German Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure ahead of German Presidency in Council of the EU In the light of the upcoming German Presidency in the Council of the European Union, the ETF has addressed a letter to Andreas Scheuer, Germany’s Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. We pinpoint the issues in the transport sector that are currently of the utmost urgency in the context of the COVID-19 crisis as well as outline our priorities for the future EU transport policy.
Statement April 20, 2020 “Solidarity is the basis of our recovery plan!”, say Frank Moreels and S&D Vice-President Ismail Ertug As the reality of COVID-19 sets in, it is time to start planning Europe’s recovery. The keyword in this recovery plan? Solidarity.
Worker's Story April 17, 2020 COVID-19: Truck driver reveals truth about how professional drivers are treated on Europe’s borders A driver recounts how drivers are treated on the Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina border during Coronavirus, and we provide insight into the situation of drivers from Southeastern European countries.
News April 17, 2020 COVID-19: Fishing industry welcomes EU support to overcome the socio-economic turmoil Social partners welcome positive steps towards much-needed support to fishermen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We call upon the Member States to fully implement these extraordinary measures to compensate and relieve operators and workers.
News April 17, 2020 The Common Fisheries Policy requires a stronger social dimension Social partners in fisheries – ETF and Europeche – issued a new resolution, calling for an introduction of social objectives in the CFP.
News April 15, 2020 COVID-19: As issues persist in European transport, ETF calls for swift action While some action has been taken by the European Commission to address the issues related to COVID-19, much more is required to ensure the safety and wellbeing of transport workers. ETF responds to this situation with a letter to Commissioner Vălean.