News May 7, 2020 How do we repair the cracks in the road haulage industry? The ETF lays out a timeline of what went wrong during the 2007-2008 financial crisis and concrete proposals on what Member States and governments should be doing to prevent a repeat that will further worsen the conditions of drivers.
Union Action May 7, 2020 COVID-19: Polish unions united in ATM negotiations Several Polish unions have been negotiating with the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency for the past few weeks. Despite their efforts, the employer has been acting with arrogance and refusing to take the negotiations seriously.
Union Action May 6, 2020 COVID-19: Ukrainian seafarers’ union and community welfare Ukrainian Marine Transport Worker’s Trade Union has had its hands full in the past months, addressing the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to negotiations and offering advice to members, they have also been providing community support in the form of financial assistance, PPE and other key protective equipment.
News May 5, 2020 ETF survey on driver fatigue in European road transport The ETF online survey on driver fatigue in European road transport as part of their EU-funded project “Trade unions and drivers for safer roads in Europe” is now closed.
Statement May 4, 2020 In memory of Graham Stevenson It is with the deepest regret and sadness that the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) learned about the passing away of Graham Stevenson, the former President of the ETF. On behalf of the ETF Secretariat and our Federation as a whole, we pass on our most sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
News April 30, 2020 Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report April 2020 The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has published the new Market Insight report April 2020 on European inland navigation. This edition has a special focus on Hungary.
News April 30, 2020 May Day 2020: Why trade unions matter now more than ever Now more than ever, it is important to acknowledge transport workers all over Europe and highlight the key role unions will play in protecting their working conditions, wages and employment after the health crisis subsides.
News April 29, 2020 Training package – EASA Capacity Building In its project EASA Capacity Building, ETF produced a 5-part training package that is now available to download and use.
News April 28, 2020 Another big victory in the fight to make Ryanair comply with social standards Spanish trade unions Sitcpla, USO and Sepla have again brought Ryanair to court and won the case for 224 concerned workers.
Statement April 28, 2020 IWMD: Hold your applause, protect transport workers’ safety! Today, we remember the dead and fight for the living! Transport workers deserve dignity and safety at work and we are fighting for their rights!
Worker's Story April 27, 2020 COVID-19: Italian docker reports from Livorno Many Italian dockers have continued working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michele Innocenti shares his experience of working in these extraordinary circumstances.
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.