P&O Ferries sackings show a shocking disregard by DP World for workers’ rights and its own standards The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are calling on DP World to engage in meaningful dialogue with affiliates RMT and Nautilus International about P&O Ferries’ future. The company now has serious questions to answer following the ruthless sacking of 800 seafarers at its subsidiary P&O Ferries. Press Release 21 Mar 2022
ETF&ITF Joint Press Release/ P&O Ferries sackings show a shocking disregard by DP World for workers’ rights and its own standards resource 21 Mar 2022
ITF and ETF condemn P&O mass sacking and outsourcing ETF and ITF condemn the P&O ferry operator’s intention to sack its UK based seafaring workforce and outsource their jobs to non-union, agency workers. Statement 17 Mar 2022
ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector to protect workers’ rights We urge Svitzer Australia management to immediately reach a resolution with our affiliate unions that respects Svitzer Australia workers’ rights and security. At the same time, we ask the Svitzer management team to treat our fellow Svitzer workers with due respect. News 17 Mar 2022
ETF calls for equal pay for equal work of equal value for all drivers working in the EU The ETF takes the lead in campaigning for a non-discriminatory application of EU legislation to all bus, coach and truck drivers working on the territory of the EU, no matter their origin. Statement 17 Mar 2022
Fishers’ jobs and income at risk due to sharp fuel prices increase We ask the European Commission to adopt emergency measures to alleviate the increased fuel prices’ pressure on the fisheries sector. News 16 Mar 2022
Fit for 55 package: fit for aviation workers? One of the most important issues we want to raise with our ETF Civil Aviation position on the European Commission’s Fit for 55 package is just transition and how environmental and social sustainability can go hand in hand if workers’ needs and voice are taken into account. News 16 Mar 2022