Seafarers’ “special status” continues to be used against them – it’s time to stop Seafarers are often labelled as a “special case” and excluded from legislation protecting workers’ rights in land-based sectors, undermining their rights and protection. This must stop – seafarers are not second-class workers and should be covered by the EU legislation minimum standards applicable to all workers. News 26 Apr 2021
Study: Workers’ influence on outsourcing, tender processes and transfer of employment contracts: watch the gap! resource 22 Apr 2021
Meet the team: Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation We catch up with Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, to talk about what it’s like to work with aviation workers in the current crisis, the state of the industry, and ETF work priorities in aviation. News 22 Apr 2021
“They tried to destroy the union, but we won” – Wizz Air aircrew union in Ukraine declared lawful by a court Union activists who were fired after the union was created last year shared their story with us, describing the different tactics Wizz Air has used against them and why they persist. Worker's Story 21 Apr 2021
ETF and ECSA reiterate call for recognition of seafarers as key workers ETF and ECSA call for the classification of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements for seafarers everywhere. Statement 20 Apr 2021
Death threats, a police raid and possible lawsuits: it’s time for the Romanian government to stop intimidation tactics and engage in social dialogue In a statement today, the ETF Executive Committee condemns the attacks on trade union USLM and calls on the Romanian government to engage in genuine and systematic social dialogue. Statement 20 Apr 2021
Statement of the ETF Executive Committee – Social dialogue in Romanian transport sector resource 20 Apr 2021
The container ship Ever Given and what hides behind maritime accidents ETF affiliate FSC-CCOO’s reflects on the lessons learned from the Suez Canal blockage and the instability caused by flags of convenience. The ETF joins their call for an investigation into the causes of the blockage and stronger protections of seafarers. Statement 20 Apr 2021
Call for Tenders | Developing trade union response and engagement in the climate action resource 16 Apr 2021