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Port Social Partners express common vision on Social Dialogue in the sector

Statement

In a meeting of the EU-level Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for ports, held in Brussels on 12 December 2014, social partners adopted a statement on their vision of social dialogue in the sector. Through such declaration, ETF, IDC, FEPORT and the ESPO’s delegation to the SSDC wish to confirm their commitment to social dialogue and their readiness to contribute, through their dialogue, to the improvement of working conditions and to the enhancement of the competitiveness of EU ports.

At the same time, social partners require the Commission to take note of their commitments and requests and to respect the ongoing social dialogue processes.

ON THE GROUND

Press release

ITF and ETF send solidarity and support to victims of tragic rail accident in Spain

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) express their profound shock at today’s serious rail accident in Toledo, Spain, and extend their deepest condolences and solidarity to everyone affected by this tragic event. Reports state that at least 64 people are believed to have died, with dozens injured – numbers that may rise.