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European Maritime Social Partners call on EU to coordinate a solidary solution for the persons on board Maersk Etienne
ETF and ECSA the wrote to EU Vice President Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner Ylva Johansson, voicing their grave concern about the humanitarian crisis on board the oil tanker Maersk Etienne.
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EU road freight sector needs investments in a socially sustainable, innovative, fair and better future!
In a letter to EU Transport Commissioner Adina-Ioana Vălean, the ETF Road Transport Section calls for a fair and sustainable deployment of the EU recovery instruments and emphasises the need for investments in a socially sustainable, innovative, fair and better future for road freight transport.
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Unions to continue lashing battle to achieve compliance with non-seafarers’ work clause
Court of Rotterdam issued a decision today to dismiss the unions’ preliminary request to prohibit the lashing by seafarers immediately in advance of the results of main proceedings. Despite this decision, unions believe that the agreement is clear that this cargo handling work must be undertaken by trained, experienced dockers when they are present.
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Wizz Air dismisses four trade unionists in latest union-busting endeavour
WizzAir seems to be using the COVID-19 pandemic to attack workers' rights and prevent unionising. ETF and ITF call upon Wizz Air to reinstate the recently dismissed trade-unionists, recognise the union, and enter into dialogue with workers’ representatives.
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Mobility Package: Driving and rest time rules apply as of today
Today, provisions relating to the driving and rest time rules of the Mobility Package start to apply. On this important occasion, the ETF has prepared a first trade union practical guide, an overview of the changes brought on by the new provisions.
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Solidarity message from ETF following railway accident in Scotland
The ETF is saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 12 August near Stonehaven. With great sadness, we learned that the crash claimed lives of the driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie, and one of the passengers, Chris Stuchbury.
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European Inland Navigation can resurface stronger than ever
In an open letter, Joris Kerkhofs and Jacques Kerkhof reflect on the effects of the crisis on inland waterways transport (IWT) in Europe. They explore the ways this crisis has impacted the sector and how we can ensure that it plays a role in the sustainable future of European transport.
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Cabin air quality: CEN standard in sight but the battle goes on
After 65 years of use of bleed air in aeroplanes, thousands of fume events and hundreds of studies, CEN is about to propose a standard for cabin air quality.
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Solidarity message from ETF following railway accident in Portugal
ETF is shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 7 August 2020 in Portugal which resulted in the death of two maintenance workers and 37 injured. ETF presents its sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the tragic accident.
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ETF Pilots offer solidarity to Icelandair Cabin Crew Members
Learning of Icelandair's intention to lay off all of its cabin crew and replace them with pilots which was put to a stop by a last-minute agreement between Icelandair and trade union, Icelandic Cabin Crew Association, ETF CAS issued a statement in solidarity with the cabin crew and their union.
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Trade unions across Europe sound alarm over EasyJet’s approach to workers’ rights and aviation safety
The European Transport Workers’ Federation condemns EasyJet’s despicable attacks on workers’ rights and questions the carriers’ attitude towards safety.
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Maritime social partners meet with Commissioner Vălean
Today, European maritime social partners ETF and ECSA met with European transport commissioner, Adina-Ioana Vălean. They discussed the most urgent issues in the industry as well as more long-term measures that can improve the lives of seafarers.
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