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COMPETING: July 2020 Newsletter
The COMPETING project aims to improve the recognition of professional qualifications in the inland waterways sector. Check out the newsletter for the latest updates.
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Solidarity message from ETF following railway accident in Czechia
ETF is shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 14 July 2020 near Prague which resulted in the death of one of the train drivers, and 35 injured. ETF presents its sincere condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues of the train driver.
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World Youth Skills Day 2020 – Skills for a resilient transport sector!
On World Youth Skills Day 2020, the ETF highlights the need for quality training, skills, room for professional development to attract young workers to the transport sector, but above all emphasises the need for decent working conditions!
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Aviapartner: stop ignoring workers’ representatives and engage in dialogue!
For the past few months, Aviapartner has been ignoring calls by EWC representatives and trade unions in different countries to engage in dialogue. The ETF urges Aviapartner to stop with this harmful behaviour immediately.
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ETF expresses solidarity following railway accident in Czechia
ETF was shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 7 July 2020 near Pernink in Karlovy Vary, Czechia. We present our sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, relatives, friends and colleagues of the victims of this tragic accident.
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ETF welcomes MEPs’ green light for Mobility Package
MEPs cast their final vote today on the much-awaited Mobility Package, a massive reform of the EU rules governing road transport. The positive vote brings a series of European measures aimed at combating social dumping practices in the transport sector and solidifies the tireless work of ETF towards shaping a fairer road transport sector.
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ETF appeals to Trio Presidency ministers: It’s time for a fair, socially sustainable transport sector!
Responding to their Trio Programme, ETF addressed a letter to transport ministers of Germany, Slovenia, and Portugal, urging them to use their presidencies to steer European transport to a fair future.
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ETF decries and condemns assault on French bus driver Philippe Monguillot
The ETF is shocked and saddened to learn of the senseless and heinous assault on Sunday, July 5 that lead to the brain death of Philippe, a bus driver in Bayonne. It is high time that companies wake up and do everything they can to protect their employees.
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Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention!
In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers.
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ETF on long-awaited social study on maritime transport: we stand ready to contribute to further action!
ETF Maritime section responds to DG Move's long-awaited report of a study on social aspects of maritime transport in the EU.
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COVID-19: Swift action needed to enforce rights to worker involvement – Joint Letter by ETF, ETUC, ETUFs to Commissioner Schmit
ETF, fellow ETUFs and the ETUC reiterate call on the Commission to undertake swift action to enforce workers’ rights to information, consultation and participation in order to best anticipate and manage the COVID-19 impact on jobs and workplaces.
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Recent murder in le Havre highlights persistent risks for port workers
ETF urges governments to set up new strategies and enforce existing ones to tackle drug trafficking and protect exposed port workers and their families
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