Statement April 2, 2020 COVID-19: ETF calls for an aviation rescue plan and EU fund to help protect a strategic industry European aviation has been amongst the first industries to be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and will be one of the hardest hit. Support to the workforce and the industry will ensure a lifeline for the sector that will guarantee its recovery after the pandemic. ETF calls for conditional financial aid to aviation-sector companies and immediate support to all workers in civil aviation, with special attention given to the most vulnerable among them.
Press Release March 27, 2020 COVID-19: Social partners’ statement on urgent need for action in European aviation Members of the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Civil Aviation prepared a joint statement, calling for action in response to the crisis caused by COVID-19.
Worker's Story April 7, 2020 COVID-19: Belgian cabin crew member takes us through the stages of the pandemic A cabin crew member in Belgium shared with us her view on the current crisis and described the stages of the pandemic as experienced by her and her colleagues.
News April 3, 2020 COVID-19: Importance of trade union action and social dialogue in extraordinary times Lukas Krupitza, vice president of Swiss cabin crew union Kapers, gives us an overview of what cabin crew is dealing with in Switzerland at the moment and in what ways union is helping them.
Statement April 3, 2020 “Time for real Europeans to stand up!”, says Frank Moreels Frank Moreels, president of European Transport Workers’ Federation, is urging European leaders to take heed as the COVID-19 crisis further exposes the cracks in the foundation of the transport industry.