The ETF Executive Committee has adopted a resolution reiterating ETF’s strong call for peace in Ukraine.
We are of the opinion that trade unions must send a strong and united condemnation not just for the war in Ukraine but for any other conflict.

It’s not surprising that workplace accidents are increasing in severity. Unsafe manning levels are more common. Legal rest times are being violated. Workers’ stress and fatigue levels are rising. The pressure being placed on tug and towage workers is pushing them to breaking point.

The shocking and unprecedented sackings at P&O Ferries will not help level the playing field in European waters. It is high time to deliver a European Maritime Space for fair and sustainable shipping.

Better social security coverage for seafarers residing in EU countries is above all a matter of cooperation between national authorities.