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
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. News 16 Jul 2020
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. News 16 Jul 2020