Progressing safety harmonisation on FTL for aircrew

Statement 06 Feb 2014

On 4 February 2014, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) analysed the new European Commission Regulation that defines the Flight Time Limitations (FTL) for European aircrew, namely cabin crew and pilots. Thanks to the efforts of the ETF and other stakeholders, the original European proposals have been improved and a number of significant concerns for workers have been addressed, protecting them against the risk of fatigue.

You can download the ETF statement on the new Regulation below.

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Progressing safety harmonisation on FTL for aircrew

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Inland waterways social partners renew commitment to tackling violence and harassment at work

Commission’s Vision leaves EU fisheries and aquaculture at a dead end

ETF and Europêche warn of social dumping in EU-Thailand trade negotiations

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Inland waterways social partners renew commitment to tackling violence and harassment at work

Commission’s Vision leaves EU fisheries and aquaculture at a dead end

ETF and Europêche warn of social dumping in EU-Thailand trade negotiations