ETF solidarity statement on the Baden-Württemberg train accident As investigations into the cause of this accident continue, the ETF reaffirms our unwavering commitment to railway safety and the protection of both transport workers and passengers. Every worker has the right to return home safely at the end of their shift, and every passenger deserves safe and secure transport. Statement 28 Jul 2025
Letter to Commissioner Tzitzikostas: Aviation workers on flight delays and cancellations Today, ETF sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Transport, Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas. Aviation workers in Europe are raising their voice regarding why summer flight delays and cancellations happen, and what is usually left out of the blame game we hear every summer. In this letter, we explained that through the current ATM Performance Scheme the European Commission is establishing cost-efficiency targets that effectively pressure air navigation service providers to cut costs on recruitment of staff. News 18 Jul 2025
Labour Shortage – Quality Jobs and Strong Unions Are Crucial Labour shortages are a significant topic in European policy discussions. Despite over 13 million people being unemployed in the EU, key sectors such as transport are facing acute labour shortages. The EU’s current focus on competitiveness—through cost reduction and deregulation – leans heavily toward corporate interests, paving the way for austerity policies that unfairly impact workers. Instead, the EU must prioritise improving job quality to meet evolving demands and safeguard working conditions. Statement 17 Jul 2025
New digital hub becomes focal point for EU Social Dialogue in fisheries The EU Social Partners in the fisheries sector have launched a new digital hub, a one-stop platform to boost visibility, share resources, and drive forward joint action in the sector. The platform brings together the social partners’ collaborative work on safety, working conditions, fair recruitment, training and social sustainability, offering a fresh, accessible way to engage with ongoing developments in EU-level social fisheries policy and practice. News 8 Jul 2025
Social Partners Urge EU to Uphold Labour Standards in International Fisheries The European Social Partners for Sea Fisheries – ETF and Europêche – have raised serious concerns with Commissioners Costas Kadis and Roxana Minzatu over the European Commission’s approach to labour standards within Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs). The Commission presented a draft proposal to the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) that falls short of… News 7 Jul 2025
Transport Unions Rally for LGBTQI+ Rights at Paris Conference European transport unions sent a powerful message of solidarity this weekend as unionists gathered at CFDT headquarters in Paris for ETF’s “We Are All Equally Different” conference, culminating in a unified presence at Paris Pride. The two-day event revealed alarming new data showing widespread discrimination against LGBTQI+ transport workers, including harassment, violence, and inflexible workplace policies that fail to protect vulnerable employees. News 30 Jun 2025
ETF Vision for Civil Aviation We live in times of tremendous change and uncertainty. Established geopolitical relations, perspectives, and economic assumptions are being reassessed and reframed. In parallel, the effects of liberalisation continue to shape the aviation sector, increasing the vulnerability of the industry. Learn more about ETF priorities for the coming years in the ETF Vision for Civil Aviation here. News 26 Jun 2025