Launch of the ETF survey on what the transport sector needs to be more attractive for women Now it’s time to ensure that governments in Europe ratify and implement the Convention. The ETF Women’s Committee urges all ETF trade unions to promote fair and violence-free workplaces for women transport workers. News 7 Oct 2019
ETF joins its affiliate UNITE the UNION in saying that professional drivers must not pick up the bill for a no-deal Brexit! The ETF is opposing any plan by the UK government to relax or remove the limits of the drivers hours rules set by Regulation 561/2006, as a result of Brexit. News 26 Aug 2019
Flight time limitations: Stop overworking European aircrew! Aircrew – pilots and cabin crew – require keen focus to avoid any accidents and react quickly if dangerous incidents occur. Flight time limitations are supposed to ensure that aircrew are sufficiently rested to undertake their work. ETF has always been in favour of European-wide flight time limitations for aircrew, and we bring expertise and experience to the rulemaking process. Info 7 Aug 2019
safer skies Aviation is a very safe form of transport, but accidents can be devastating. Aviation workers are experts on their industry, and they play a vital role in keeping passengers safe. In an emergency they are there to protect passengers. ETF works to ensure that all aviation workers have the training and rest needed for peak performance. We also bring workers’ perspectives to the international bodies which establish safety rules for the sector. Issues 7 Aug 2019
Pillars of the Sea Sea fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. We are working with our social partner, Europêche, to make it safer. We are developing guidelines on medical examinations and the recruitment of migrant fishers. We are also pushing EU member states to implement international agreements that will make our seas a better place to work. Projects 7 Aug 2019
ILO adopts a historic new convention against violence and harassment in the world of work Now it’s time to ensure that governments in Europe ratify and implement the Convention. The ETF Women’s Committee urges all ETF trade unions to promote fair and violence-free workplaces for women transport workers. News 25 Jun 2019
Pillars of the Sea 2 – Kick off meeting ETF and Europêche will work together on a range of projects to guarantee safer and better work for fishers: guidelines for medical examinations and the recruitment of migrant fishers, an updated Fishery Speak app, and lobbying governments to follow international rules. Event 13 Jun 2019
We’re taking the next step in our Stronger Together campaign against gender-based violence The ETF Women’s Committee urges all ETF trade unions to promote fair and violence-free workplaces for women transport workers in Europe. News 23 May 2019
Social partners in road transport stand together to demand EU action on safe and comfortable truck parking areas Transport by road is vital for Europe, but truck drivers have to rest in parking areas that are too small or in desperate need of an upgrade. Today IRU and ETF met EU Transport Commissioner Bulc. We call for action from the EU and its Member States’ to create a denser network of safe and secure truck parking areas Press Release 8 May 2019
ETF-IRU joint statement on safe and secure truck parking areas (May 2019) European social partners request dedicated EU support and priority funding for the creation of a genuine network of safe and secure truck parking areas (SSTPAs) in Europe. This statement was presented to EU Transport Commissioner Bulc at a meeting on 7 May 2019. resource