UK dockers get ready for the future at ETF Automation and Lashing Seminar On 17-18 December, ETF Dockers held an Automation and Lashing Seminar in London. We made plans for reclaiming lashing in UK ports, learned more about port automation and how to build the balance of power to negotiate fair automation agreements. News 19 Dec 2018
Conference marks end of TASCS project on sustainable manning for inland waterways The event was the occasion to present to participants, which include the relevant institutions, bodies and stakeholders from the sector, the outcome of our research conducted by DST and Intergo in the framework of TASCS. Press Release 18 Dec 2018
EWC Seminar in Rome for Road and Rail sectors Representatives from Railways and Road Sectors meet in Rome for a Seminar on EWC. Event 18 Dec 2018
An ETF Statement on Sea Rescue in the context of the migrant crisis In the context of the migrant crisis and the many casualties in the Mediterranean Sea, the ETF calls on shipowners to support masters and crew being criminalised for rescuing people in distress and demands EU Member States to invest in more and better rescue services. Statement 17 Dec 2018
ETF Youth Committee meets delegation of young Turkish workers On 12-13 December, the ETF Youth Committee gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss the challenges facing young transport workers across Europe. News 17 Dec 2018
Romanian subway workers win fight for better pay Romanian metro workers have won a victory at the Bucharest subway operator Metrorex. After a long dispute, which involved the threat of a general strike and the resignation of the Romanian Minister of Transport, the company management and our affiliate USLM (ATU Romania) agreed on a 20% wage increase for the 2018-2019 period. News 17 Dec 2018
Ryanair workers visit European Parliament We joined a group of activist workers meeting MEPs to tell them about their continuing struggles at the airline. News 13 Dec 2018
ETF sends condolences to Turkish affiliates after fatal rail accident near Ankara The crash at Marşandiz killed 9 people and injured more than 40. It raises questions about safety and investment in Turish railways. News 13 Dec 2018
ETF will be the only organisation representing workers in DTLF The ETF has been appointed in the new mandate of the Commission Digital Transport and Logistics Forum. News 13 Dec 2018