As Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) functions without having flag state legislation, it is challenging to indicate the national applicable labour law to those working in this de facto cross-border transport mode. ETF strongly urges the European Commission to ensure decent social security rights for all activities in IWT by eradicating social dumping practices in the sector.

ETF expects significant improvements in the social dimension of the CFP from the upcoming publications by the Commission.

The European Social Partners’ revised toolbox for successful social dialogue in the ATM sector is out.
With this updated set of tools, ETF, ATCEUC and CANSO want to build together an effective social dialogue in air traffic management.

As the EU Social Partners, ETF and ECSA have worked closely together for over two years under the joint WESS project for an attractive, smart and sustainable working environment in the shipping sector.

The issues trade unions and transport workers face are not just Lithuanian but European and therefore require a European solution.