Issues February 2, 2021 European Aviation Safety Agency The ETF is committed to working with EASA, and our representatives play an important role in the various EASA advisory bodies. Our mission is to ensure that the rules and regulations are representative of our views protecting members’ safety and interests and to ensure these regulations are not driven by commercial interests.
Projects September 24, 2020 ETF Talks – Conversations that Put Social First! ETF launches a series of online talks where we put SOCIAL at the heart of our discussions.
Issues September 11, 2020 No Automation & Digitalisation without Negotiation! Workers and their unions must be involved in the processes that implement technological developments to ensure that they are fair and that no worker is left behind!
Issues September 11, 2020 Green and Social Transport Social issues and environmental concerns are two sides of the same coin. Fighting social dumping and climate action is one and the same struggle.
Projects July 3, 2020 EADT – ETF Automation and Digitalisation Toolkit The overall aim of the project is to give the ETF-affiliated transport unions concrete tools to address the challenges caused by automation and digitalisation for European transport workers. This will be achieved by compiling an ETF Automation & Digitalisation Toolkit (EADT).
Issues August 7, 2019 Safer Skies Aviation is a very safe form of transport, but accidents can be devastating. Aviation workers are experts on their industry, and they play a vital role in keeping passengers safe. In an emergency they are there to protect passengers. ETF works to ensure that all aviation workers have the training and rest needed for peak performance. We also bring workers’ perspectives to the international bodies which establish safety rules for the sector.
Campaign September 23, 2018 Just culture campaign to further improve aviation safety Workers in air traffic management are responsible for keeping thousands of people safe every day. One way to improve safety is to analyse mistakes, learn lessons and adjust procedures and processes accordingly. Therefore organisations must foster a culture in which staff know they will be treated fairly.
Campaign September 23, 2018 Our Rights - Your Safety The European Commission is encouraging member states to limit the right to strike for workers in air traffic control (ATC). This is a clear attack on a fundamental right. and also an area where the Commission has no power to intervene. ETF will not let these threats pass.
Issues September 23, 2018 The Single European Sky An EU project to streamline the management of European airspace. In practice this means moving from a purely national management of airspace and air traffic, towards a series of Functional Airspace Blocks which cross national borders
Campaign September 23, 2018 Ryanair workers raise their voice The ETF has long called for fair pay and conditions at Ryanair. Now workers are breaking the silence.
Campaign September 23, 2018 Ground Handling Campaign Don’t mess with ground handling jobs! ETF campaign for better EU regulation and fair rules on transfer of staff.
Campaign September 22, 2018 Fair Transport for Europe Our campaign for dignity at work. No to social dumping and wage exploitation in transport!
Issues September 17, 2018 A better licensing system for cabin crew Cabin crew are skilled professionals with a vital safety role. They need qualifications recognised everywhere in Europe.
Issues September 23, 2017 External Aviation Air Transport Agreements (ATAs)are international agreements between the EU and non-EU countries. These agreements can have a major impact on the European aviation sector and its workers. Fairness and a level playing field must be at the heart of all ATAs.