Commission’s SES2+ proposal: behind the greenwashing, a further push for cost reduction and liberalisation The ETF calls on MEPs to reject the European Commission’s greenwashing narrative surrounding the proposed Single European Sky reform. The proposal simplifies and oversells the potential positive effects for the environment while deliberately ignoring the reform’s adverse social impacts. Press Release 7 Apr 2021
ETF manifesto proves fair platform work is possible if we stop allowing platforms to have their cake and eat it too! The ETF proves that fair platform work is possible in its six-step manifesto. Fulfilling this vision requires platform companies to assume their responsibilities as employers and finally admit their workers are employees. Meaning they must adhere to regulations in place and ending their business model based on bogus self-employment and circumvention of labour and fiscal laws. Press Release 25 Mar 2021
“Fair transport remains an objective, rather than a reality” – ETF brings together key stakeholders in discussion on sustainability To kick off Sustainable Transport Days, the ETF brought together key players in EU transport and beyond to reflect on the future of these industries. News 11 Mar 2021
ETF says “NO!” to changes in driving and rest time rules of bus and coach drivers The EU must keep the legal framework on driving and rest time rules in bus and coach as it is. Any changes would fail to improve working conditions in the sector and negatively impact the safety of drivers, passengers, and all other road users. News 22 Feb 2021
ETF-ETUI Sustainable Transport Days ETF-ETUI Sustainable Transport Days is a series of seminars for ETF affiliates and their members on the topic of Future of Transport policies in Europe. Seminars will kick off with an event open to all on the EU mobility strategy and Fair Transport. Event 18 Feb 2021
Plans for Alitalia successor must protect jobs and working conditions Alitalia employs more than 10,000 people in Italy, and its fate will impact not only all of their lives but also the broader Italian aviation, transport and tourism industries. To stimulate the discussion on the future of the company and allow unions to seek answers, the ETF brought together representatives of Italian unions and DG COMP on Wednesday. News 12 Feb 2021
Social partners in ports call for renewal of active and meaningful dialogue with the Commission Despite the difficult and unpredictable circumstances the ports industry has been dealing with last year, the European Commission has not shown the commitment and engagement that social dialogue deserves. In response, European social partners in ports are urging the Commission to assume responsibility and commit to real debate. News 10 Feb 2021
ETF and ITF outline demands for mandatory due diligence in reply to European Commission Consultation The European Commission has launched the initiative to consider introducing a European legal framework on sustainable corporate governance, covering due diligence and directors’ duty of care. In response to the Commission’s public consultation, ETF and ITF outlined their demands for mandatory due diligence. News 8 Feb 2021
Ground handling sector fights for its survival as more than half of airport-based workers are out of work ETF estimates that almost 60 per cent of ground handling workers are out of work, putting European aviation’s long-term stability in danger. Press Release 26 Jan 2021