What does the future hold for low-cost air travel in Europe? We believe it’s fair aviation for all! On 3 December, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism held a hearing on the future of low-cost travel in Europe. ETF’s acting General Secretary Livia Spera presented the everyday reality of those working for low-cost airlines. Event 9 Dec 2019
General Strike in France: ETF stands in solidarity! We stand with our French affiliates and support their national strike. May their voices be heard! Solidarity. News 5 Dec 2019
A tous les affiliés français de l’ETF: Solidarité et soutien envers votre grève nationale resource 5 Dec 2019
ETF Statement on Single-Pilot Operations Our pilot’s representatives learned that the aviation industry is pushing for single-pilot operations to be technologically feasible from mid-2020. The ETF expresses its great concern on this evolution of the air transport sector. Statement 3 Dec 2019
ETF Women’s Committee elects Sara Tripodi as new chairwoman The ETF Women’s Committee elected Sara Tripodi (FILT CGIL, Italy) as their new chairwoman. New women representatives in the ETF Executive Committee, a women’s representative in the ETF Management Committee and a new Committee member were also elected. Congratulations to all! News 28 Nov 2019
Urban Public Transport Workshop shows that Trade Union involvement is key in “Going Digital” ETF and UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, held the workshop “Digital transformation in maintenance and its impact on work in urban public transport” on 20 and 21 November 2019 in Paris to discuss the impact of digitalisation on the public transport sector. News 25 Nov 2019
Time’s Up for Violence Against Women! To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ETF’s Acting General Secretary, Livia Spera, has joined other women trade union leaders in signing a letter to the European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen, and Equality Commissioner-designate, Helena Dalli, on their proposals to increase EU action against violence against women. News 25 Nov 2019