Main conclusions of the sectoral consultation on the future crewing standards Conclusions of the second sectoral consultation on the future European standards relating to crews are out! Over 90 participants – employers and employees – participated in the event co-organized by UENF/OEB and ETF under the auspices of CESNI last December. Press Release 31 Mar 2023
ITF and ETF stand with pilots over safety threat ITF and ETF stand together with IFALPA, ECA and US-ALPA in saying NO to reducing the number of pilots in the cockpit, as such a plan is nothing but “a profit-driven scheme that poses a significant safety risk”. News 29 Mar 2023
Solidarity with workers across Germany taking strike action for fair pay ETF expresses solidarity with ver.di and EVG, as well as all workers across Germany taking strike action for fair wages. Statement 27 Mar 2023
Greening the aviation sector: trade unions insist on a Just Transition! The second European aviation Just Transition roundtable with external experts and trade unions focused on the challenges and opportunities of sustainable aviation fuels and the potential impact of the green transition on the European workforce. News 24 Mar 2023
Safety and health at sea, priorities under the ongoing revision of the Fishing Vessel Safety EC Directive In their official response to the EC public consultation on Fishing Vessel Safety Directive, the Social Partners – ETF and Europeche – ask the European Commission to improve safety and health at sea. News 22 Mar 2023
EU Social Partners for Sea Fisheries response to public consultation on Fishing Vessel Safety Directive resource 22 Mar 2023
One year on: inaction over illegal P&O Ferries sackings shows UK workers’ rights in freefall A year after P&O Ferries illegally sacked almost 800 UK seafarers, European and global unions call for the UK Prime Minister to crack down on corporations who break the law and violate the labour rights of British workers. Press Release 16 Mar 2023
EU rail experts, ETF and CER, call for safe and feasible Train Drivers Directive Revision ETF and CER have issued a joint recommendation for the revision of the Train Drivers Directive outlining suggestions for a certification scheme and communication approach that ensures railway safety, operational efficiency, and workers’ health and safety. Press Release 16 Mar 2023