Germany

ETF dockers show policymakers the reality of port work in Hamburg

Main purpose of the visit was to show what terminals and their workers are doing to cope with the consequences of the increasing size of ships. The event was also a good occasion for EU decision-makers to get hands-on information about the revision of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation.

Event
1 Feb 2019

Seafarer dies while lashing cargo

Tragic accident in Ireland shows once again that lashing must be dockers’ work, as already agreed by unions and employers at global level.

News
16 Nov 2018

Young Dockers discuss burning issues in the future of dockwork

More than 40 young dockers from 14 unions and 10 countries travelled to Walsrode, Germany, for the second ETF young dockers meeting. They discussed port automation and solidarity, while sharing experiences about how to organise young dockers and make them active trade union members. Their aim is to build a fair future for dockworkers.

Event
22 Jun 2018