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Welcome to our new ETF Women’s Steering Committee
Last week, at ETF's 6th Congress, a new ETF Women's Steering Committee was elected.
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ETF Road Section says no to flexibility in driving and rest time for road passenger transport
The European Commission has clearly indicated that it will propose more flexible rules for the bus & coach sector – despite an alarming shortage of drivers and levels of driver fatigue - not on ETF's watch!
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Transport workers are getting organised in Central and Eastern Europe
Organising our 6th Congress in Budapest is our way to thank our unions in Eastern and Central Europe, and a very big act of support to these courageous men and women trying to be independent trade unions.
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ETF recommits to shaping future of transport and transport work
At the 6th Ordinary Congress of the European Transport Workers' Federation in Budapest – an occasion to take stock of past work and decide on future priorities - the ETF recommits to its vision for Fair Transport.
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Europe’s trade unions commit to defeating the far-right
At this week’s ETF Congress, Europe’s transport workers reaffirmed their commitment - both as trade unionists and as democrats - to defeat far-right extremism across the continent.
Press release
Frank Moreels and Livia Spera relected leaders of European Transport Workers’ Federation
On the occasion of ETF’s 6th Ordinary Congress in Budapest, Frank Moreels and Livia Spera were elected President and General Secretary of the European Transport Workers’ Federation.
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Wizz Air must behave!
Outside the Hungarian Parliament, over 100 ETF members called on Wizz Air to stop union-busting and respect its workers. Once again, we want to ensure that our voice, representing over 5 million transport workers across Europe, is clear and loud.
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We are all EQUALly different – ETF stands for diversity and inclusivity
ETF commits to stepping up work on equality issues with Diversity and Inclusivity Event “We are all EQUALly different” in Budapest.
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Welcome to our new ETF Youth Steering Committee!
ETF Youth conference officially opened the 6th ETF Congress week in Budapest. The competition for the people representing the Youth Committee for the five coming years was passionate but fair!
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When is enough going to be enough?
We demand that shipping companies, Tug & Towage companies, Port Authorities, and other regulating bodies respect national and international health and safety regulations to provide a safe workplace for all.
Statement
Amazon has a European Works Council, despite management
Yesterday, the Amazon management and employee representatives of different European countries agreed on the establishment of a European Works Council. This council, with workers and employer representatives, will be informed and consulted on transnational company issues.
Press release
P&O Ferries sackings: unions trigger UN investigation over UK’s failure to enforce laws that protect workers
A number of unions and global union federations have written to the International Labour Organization (ILO — part of the UN) asking it to urgently intervene on behalf the 800 seafarers who were illegally fired and cruelly mistreated by P&O Ferries
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