Union-busting, yellow unions, and mobbing: what it means to be a union activist in the Port of Gdynia Port of Gdynia has been recognised as a hostile environment for workers in the recent ITUC report on the state of workers’ rights. We spoke to one of the union activists about what the situation is on the ground. Union Action 9 Jul 2020
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. Press Release 9 Jul 2020
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. News 8 Jul 2020
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. News 8 Jul 2020
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. Press Release 7 Jul 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). Projects 3 Jul 2020
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. News 2 Jul 2020
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. News 2 Jul 2020