Letter to President of the French Republic – Crew changes in Covid-19 times – Save our Seafarers, call for action resource 7 Aug 2020
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. News 4 Aug 2020
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. Statement 31 Jul 2020
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. Statement 27 Jul 2020
ETF Statement: Trade unions across Europe sound alarm over EasyJet’s approach to workers’ rights and aviation safety resource 27 Jul 2020
Cross-border union cooperation results in repatriation of sick seafarers Cooperation between a Rusian union (SUR), a European (ETF) and a global (ITF) federation, resulted in successful repatriation of three Russian seafarers. Union Action 20 Jul 2020
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. News 16 Jul 2020