Maritime and port reps The training sessions will provide an insight into the complex economic and financial decision-making processes in the maritime and port industries. Projects 13 Jul 2019
Karima Delli is reelected as Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee The French Green has been a supporter of our campaigns and demands in the past, and we congratulate her on returning to the role. Statement 11 Jul 2019
Wage inequality in Europe: Transport workers across the continent deserve fair pay In this article for Transportarbetaren, the magazine of our affiliate the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union, ETF President Frank Moreels argues that wage inequality is dangerous for Europe. Working people and their unions need to take the lead on this issue. In fact, we already are! Statement 9 Jul 2019
Spanish transport unions issue joint demand for a social Europe that works for workers At a joint meeting in Madrid, we issued a joint declaration with our Spanish affiliates Comisiones Obreras and UGT. Working people in Europe need a more social outlook from their political leaders and the EU. The ETF also needs to change, so that we are better focused on the challenges of tomorrow. Statement 5 Jul 2019
Will the new European Parliament President deliver for transport workers? This week the EU has chosen new leaders for its key institutions, but most of the candidates are not exactly progressive. One exception is David Sassoli, the Italian chosen to lead the European Parliament for the next 30 months. We sent him an open letter to remind him of his previous commitments to workers’ rights, and make clear how urgently working people in Europe need a new approach. Statement 5 Jul 2019
It’s all on track for women in rail! Social partners ETF and CER have given a green light for the start of negotiations on an autonomous agreement about women in rail. Meeting at the Rail Social Dialogue Steering Committee, the two organisations also discussed working conditions for mobile workers engaged in cross-border rail services. News 5 Jul 2019
As Ryanair plans move to Malta, international transport unions meet Maltese government The budget airline is creating various subsidiaries. Aircraft will be moved from France, Germany and Italy to the newly launched Malta Air. These plans must not undermine the better conditions which unions have won from Ryanair in recent months. We met the Maltese Tourism Ministry to set out our position. Press Release 4 Jul 2019