Italian unions unleash massive strike action to demand a fair and functioning transport sector We stand with our affiliates as they bring Italy to a standstill this week. The government is undermining the transport sector, while refusing to enter into meaningful dialogue with unions. Investment and clear rules are needed to deliver quality transport for Italians and decent conditions for transport workers. News 23 Jul 2019
As Ryanair plans move to Malta, international transport unions meet Maltese government The budget airline is creating various subsidiaries. Aircraft will be moved from France, Germany and Italy to the newly launched Malta Air. These plans must not undermine the better conditions which unions have won from Ryanair in recent months. We met the Maltese Tourism Ministry to set out our position. Press Release 4 Jul 2019
Saving a life is NOT a crime! We welcome the release of Captain Carola Rackete An Italian judge has ordered the release of the captain of the Sea Watch 3, a migrant rescue ship who had been arrested for breaking an Italian naval blockade after saving the lives of 40 migrants in the Mediterranean. Her release is a victory for justice, but this humanitarian crisis cannot be tackled by NGOs or merchant ships alone. The EU and its Member States must work together to save lives and share the burden of dealing with this crisis. Statement 3 Jul 2019
Viva la solidarietà! Italian unions launch joint platform for decent work in transport The Italian government has not been speaking to transport workers or their unions. So today they will launch a joint platform for decent work in transport and then announce a massive mobilisation across the sector, under the slogan “Let’s get the country moving again!” News 26 Jun 2019
A stone in the sea to defend aquatic ecosystems and Fair Transport FLAI CGIL and ETF dedicated a stone sculpture to Fair Transport as part of the project ‘La Casa dei Pesci’. Our huge block of marble has now been lowered into the Mediterranean. It will become part of an underwater gallery which prevents illegal fishing and offers a habitat to fish. Event 19 Jun 2019
Global solidarity for port strikes in Italy Dockers everywhere deserve safe conditions, decent wages and a voice in automation! That’s exactly what Italian unions were bargaining for, but now national negotiations have broken down. Our Italian affiliates FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL and UILTRASPORTI have therefore decided to call a 24-hour national port strike. News 22 May 2019
Safeguard quality jobs in civil aviation! Italian government needs to show responsibility and listen to striking workers Our Italian affiliates FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, UILTRASPORTI have called a 24-hour strike covering the entire country. We cannot accept that companies exist in a permanent state of crisis with disastrous effects on jobs and working conditions. News 21 May 2019
Fair Transport action week: day four It’s the final day of actions around Europe, and many affiliates start their journey to Brussels. Meanwhile, our rally in Strasbourg attracts the support of MEPs. News 26 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day three The third day of our action week saw workers demanding fair transport on boats, underground, at ports and at airports… News 25 Mar 2019