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.
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!
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.
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.
COVID-19: Seafarers’ trying journeys
Kees Wiersum, a Dutch captain, shares some insights into the life on board during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19: Take action to prevent collision!
ETF Air Traffic Management Committee released a new statement, detailing measures to be taken to ensure the provision of ATM services now and in the future.