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To bring about just transition, aviation industry must focus on people, not profits
In April, the ETF held a series of internal discussions on sustainable aviation, with guests ranging from employers’ groups to environmental NGOs. Some clear-cut themes emerged from the lively debate, building a foundation for the ETF’s future work on the topic.
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New digital tools for enforcing mobile workers’ rights
Ahead of the Social Summit, the ETF jointly with ETUC, EFFAT, ETF, EPSU, UNIEuropa and industriAll calls on the European Commission to not only confirm the launch of the European Social Security Pass (ESSP), but to move it forward from 2023 to 2022.
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ETF, Europeche and LDAC call for transposition of international instruments on maritime safety and labour in fisheries
LDAC, ETF and Europeche sent a joint letter to the European Commission, requesting the transposition of key international legal instruments on safety and labour standards in the fishing sector.
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Human trafficking and slavery on the road: the ETF demands justice now!
Following the release of the shocking documentary "Lorry Slaves: Immigrant Exploitation in Lithuania", the ETF addresses an open letter to Europe’s policy makers on the reality in road transport: we demand justice now!
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Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report April 2021
The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has published the new Market Insight report April 2021 on European inland navigation. This edition has a special focus on France.
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Labour Day 2021: Policy makers, it’s time to take action for fair transport!
Ahead of Labour Day, the ETF addresses an open letter to European and national policy makers to remind them about the reality of transport workers and urge them to take action for fair transport:
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European Parliament TRAN Committee opinion fails to take a stance on platform work
The Transport (TRAN) Committee of the European Parliament adopted on 20 April its opinion on ‘fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers’. Although it includes several constructive demands, it fails to condemn bogus self-employment and third employment status explicitly.
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Why opening Slovenia’s doors to ride-hailing apps will only worsen working conditions
Despite unions' warnings against further deterioration of already substandard working conditions in on-demand passenger transport, the Slovenian government stays intent on opening its doors to ride-hailing apps under the pretence of "modernisation". But the ETF and Slovenian union, SDPZ know better.
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Fishers call for priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine
ETF and Europêche call on the European Commission to support Member States in developing a specific COVID-19 vaccination protocol for fishers, adapting and prioritizing access to the vaccine.
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Seafarers’ “special status” continues to be used against them – it’s time to stop
Seafarers are often labelled as a “special case” and excluded from legislation protecting workers’ rights in land-based sectors, undermining their rights and protection. This must stop - seafarers are not second-class workers and should be covered by the EU legislation minimum standards applicable to all workers.
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Meet the team: Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation
We catch up with Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, to talk about what it's like to work with aviation workers in the current crisis, the state of the industry, and ETF work priorities in aviation.
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ETF and ECSA reiterate call for recognition of seafarers as key workers
ETF and ECSA call for the classification of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements for seafarers everywhere.
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