News April 15, 2020 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.
News April 14, 2020 COVID-19: Repatriation of fishermen is still a problem A solution needs to be found for fishermen stranded abroad and travelling fishermen. ETF and Europeche addressed a letter to the European Commission, calling for new measures.
News April 14, 2020 COVID-19: Recommendations for urgent measures in inland waterways transport The socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inland waterways transport (IWT) is vast and continues to grow. ETF issued recommendations, calling on the European Commission, competent national authorities, local bodies and authorities, and employers to take action.
Worker's Story April 10, 2020 COVID-19: “Women railway workers are torn between the importance of our job and our fear of spreading the virus to our families”, says Italian train guard An Italian train guard (onboard personnel) sheds light on the situation of railway workers in Italy.
News April 10, 2020 COVID-19: Transport workers have a right to protective equipment! ETF prepared an overview of EU legislation that protects workers’ right to protective equipment in the workplace.
Publication April 9, 2020 Rail Social Partners launch 6th annual report on Women in Rail The rail social partners ETF and CER have released the 6th annual report mapping the situation of women’s employment in the railway sector.
Union Action April 8, 2020 Union action in the time of COVID-19: SEV President, Giorgio Tuti speaks out
Worker's Story April 7, 2020 COVID-19: Belgian cabin crew member takes us through the stages of the pandemic A cabin crew member in Belgium shared with us her view on the current crisis and described the stages of the pandemic as experienced by her and her colleagues.
News April 7, 2020 New European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation CESNI published the new consolidated version of the European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation.
Worker's Story April 7, 2020 COVID-19: German docker on working during a pandemic Kay Jäger, a docker in the Port of Hamburg, spoke to us about his experience of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes the new measures and procedures that were implemented to protect these vital workers.
Union Action April 6, 2020 Union action in time of COVID-19: VSZ hard at work to ensure health & safety of railway workers VSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Railwaymen, is working hard to guarantee a safe workplace for their railway workers!
News April 6, 2020 COVID-19: Fishermen will get compensation for temporary cessation of activities The COVID-19 outbreak stopped many fishing activities due to lack of demand and restrictive measures. The ETF welcomes the announcement of the Commission to compensate fishermen through the EMFF.