The Common Fisheries Policy requires a stronger social dimension Social partners in fisheries – ETF and Europeche – issued a new resolution, calling for an introduction of social objectives in the CFP. News 17 Apr 2020
Driver Fatigue The driver’s profession is today more stressful and dangerous than it once was. Fatigue makes it harder for drivers to maintain vigilance, alertness and decision-making capacity in passengers safely to destination. ETF launches Safer Roads project, to raise awareness about driver fatigue and to improve safety on EU roads. Projects 9 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Belgian cabin crew member takes us through the stages of the pandemic A cabin crew member in Belgium shared with us her view on the current crisis and described the stages of the pandemic as experienced by her and her colleagues. Worker's Story 7 Apr 2020
COVID-19: German docker on working during a pandemic Kay Jäger, a docker in the Port of Hamburg, spoke to us about his experience of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes the new measures and procedures that were implemented to protect these vital workers. Worker's Story 7 Apr 2020
Union action in time of COVID-19: VSZ hard at work to ensure health & safety of railway workers VSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Railwaymen, is working hard to guarantee a safe workplace for their railway workers! Union Action 6 Apr 2020
Thank you for keeping Europe moving! The crisis caused by COVID-19 is taking a huge toll on the transport workers of Europe. ETF General Secretary Livia Spera highlighted the obstacles transport workers are faced with, in a video message. Statement 12 Mar 2020
COVID-19: ETF calls upon Commissioners Vălean and Schmit to devise a plan that protects transport workers! In view of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and its on impact transport workers, we sent a letter to Adina Vălean, Commissioner for Transport and Nicolas Schmit, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights where we outlined our concerns, and what a plan to remedy the current situation should look like. News 9 Mar 2020
ETF joins maritime industry statement on the application of EU Visa Code to seafarers Obtaining a valid visa to go on shore, is an important aspect of seafarers’ wellbeing. Shore leave is a right for every seafarer and after spending many nights onboard it is paramount for maintaining good health. When ships are in ports, seafarers should, therefore, be able to easily leave the ship regardless of their nationality. Existing procedures within the EU however often impede on time granting of visas to seafarers. This has a major impact on their mental health and wellbeing. ETF, therefore, calls on EU Member States to ensure the implementation of the Code is adequately applied to seafarers. News 17 Jan 2020
Dockers’ Clause: A deal is a deal – and we are defending it! On 8 January, dockers, shop stewards, trade unions and legal advisors from ten different countries gathered in Rotterdam and pledged to take action to ensure that the new Dockers’ Clause is correctly implemented. The attendees of the gathering formed an international team of legal advisors to prepare for action against shipping companies that do not comply with the Dockers’ Clause. Press Release 9 Jan 2020