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ON THE GROUND
Statement
ETF Railway Section calls for peace
The Steering Committee of the ETF Railway Section condemns the war in Ukraine as we condemn all wars worldwide.
News
Stronger collective agreements and legislation way forward for bus & coach industry
ETF study on “Social Conditions in Bus and Coach Transport in Europe” explores what it needs to become more attractive and recall and retain skilled drivers.
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Transport workers for transport workers
The first ETF humanitarian aid transport is on its way to Ukraine. The convoy left Brussels this afternoon, and it is expected to reach the Slovak-Ukrainian border tomorrow, with immediate help destined to our transport workers in need in Ukraine.
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ETF brings transport workers’ voices to Informal European Transport Council
“A social deal for transport is needed to put workers at the centre of the recovery and the green and digital transition!” was ETF’s core message at the Informal European Transport Council meeting in Paris.
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Once again, Wizz Air abandons their employees in Ukraine
It seems to be the same old story that inevitably goes back again and again to the low-cost Hungarian carrier Wizz Air. Just this time, its actions are outrageous as they are directly linked to the war in Ukraine.
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War and Transport Workers
During war, transport workers find themselves on the front line. Transport is crucial for access to food, medicine, and goods as well as work and leisure, and society’s reliance on transport and
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International Women’s Day 2022: Peace, dialogue and justice for Ukraine
War always has a gender dimension. Too often, we have borne witness to gender-based violence in wars and in conflict zones. We call for an end to attacks, for peace, dialogue and justice.
News
New ETF Road Transport Steering Committee
Welcome to the new 2022 – 2027 Steering Committee of the ETF Road Transport Section.
Statement
ETF and ITF Dockers’ unions’ latest effort to stand up for peace
Key International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) Dockers affiliate, Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging (FNV) is exploring with lawyers how the union's members can legally boycott Russian-owned and Russian-controlled vessels; whose owners want to use key Dutch ports to trade in fuels as war rages on in Ukraine.
Statement
ETF Dockers stand up for peace and solidarity with Ukraine
ETF Dockers urge the Council to activate as soon as possible the Temporary Protection Directive to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
News
Transport unions call for immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian military from Ukraine
ITF and ETF call for an immediate ceasefire in hostilities, for the conflict to return to the diplomatic level, and respect for international human rights and humanitarian law, following the military escalation in Ukraine.
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ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector
We call on the Svitzer UK to take responsibility and engage in meaningful negotiations with Unite the Union and its inland waterways transport workers to find the best solutions for decent wages and working hours and end the current trade dispute over Pay Claim.
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