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Rail strikes will continue across Europe until fair agreements are reached
The ETF stands with our unions and workers facing difficult negotiations and taking industrial action.
Press release
ETF and Europêche join efforts to improve the social dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy
The Pillars of the Sea 3 | EU Social Partners in the fisheries sector launch a joint project to improve the social dimension of the CFP
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Vilnius’ public transport workers take action for fair pay and better working conditions
Vilnius' public transport workers are on strike after negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement to secure fair pay and working conditions broke down.
Press release
EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius met EU social partners to address social gaps in the Common Fisheries Policy
The Social Partners welcome the Commissioner’s open dialogue with the EU Social Dialogue Committee for Sea Fisheries and recognition of its unique role in addressing the social dimension of the CFP.
Statement
Joint Statement by ETF and CER on the Revision of the Train Drivers Directive
Safety must be key in the revision of the Train Drivers Directive.
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Towards a new European Crewing Regulation
It's the right time for ETF and its affiliates to be actively involved in the ongoing negotiations on the future crewing regulation.
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End violence against women!
On November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ETF calls for an end to violence against women.
Statement
Dignity for logistics workers is 2022’s best Black Friday deal
Unions are ready to negotiate, but are e-commerce companies ready? This year’s best Black Friday deal would be one where e-commerce companies sit down and talk to unions about providing dignity at work for the millions of warehouse and delivery workers working around the clock this 25 November.
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TEN-T Regulation: EU road transport social partners call for commitment to improve drivers’ conditions
In a letter to the Czech Presidency of the EU Council, ETF and ITU underline how Member States committing to key objectives of the TEN-T Regulation, such as ensuring safe and secure truck parking areas, will be key.
Statement
European Commission’s plans to relax passenger transport driving and rest time rules put road safety at risk
The European Commission is working on a proposal for the revision of driving and rest time rules in occasional passenger transport that could result in more consecutive days of driving and postponement of rest, which will have a negative effect on drivers and road safety.
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For a fair future in logistics
Ports and logistics hubs have very much in common, and ETF is currently exploring ways in which the two sectors can learn from each other, also regarding labour. At Logistics and Maritime BiLOG 2022 Forum, the ETF General Secretary, Livia Spera, shared our vision of building a safe and fair logistics sector.
Press release
Airline industry and EASA must implement new cabin air safety standards
The European Transport Workers’ Federation, the European Trade Union Confederation, the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive, and the European Cabin Crew Association call for the immediate implementation of the first European standards on cabin air quality on civil aircraft.
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