Mapping of Maritime Professionals – Towards a full-scale European data collection system European Social Partners ETF and ECSA set out on EU-wide project “MapMar” to breach the many gaps and inconsistencies in the way data on employment of maritime professionals is collected. Projects 31 Aug 2021
ETF and ECSA welcome WHO decision to prioritise seafarers’ vaccination The World Health Organisation has included seafarers that should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccination in the context of limited supplies. Statement 28 Jul 2021
Women in Rail – Provisional EU Social Partner Agreement reached Social partners ETF and CER reached a provisional agreement in the final round of negotiations at EU level for a binding agreement aimed at promoting employment of women in the sector. Press Release 1 Jul 2021
ETF study on driver fatigue hits the mark ETF study “Driver Fatigue in European Road Transport” hits the mark in more ways than one and provides constructive insight and recommendations to improve drivers’ working conditions and eliminate driver fatigue. Statement 15 Jun 2021
ETF and ECSA renew their joint call for prompt seafarers’ vaccination ECSA and ETF would like to draw the attention of the Ministers of Transport to the recently adopted ILO Resolution on COVID-19 vaccination for seafarers which recognizes the importance of seafarers as key workers and calls upon States to provide seafarers with access to COVID-19 vaccination at the earliest opportunity. Statement 2 Jun 2021
Women in Rail – EU-level negotiations between social partners resume Today, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), representing employees, and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), representing railway sector employers, resumed negotiations at EU-level for a binding agreement aimed at promoting women’s employment in the sector. Press Release 18 May 2021
To bring about just transition, aviation industry must focus on people, not profits In April, the ETF held a series of internal discussions on sustainable aviation, with guests ranging from employers’ groups to environmental NGOs. Some clear-cut themes emerged from the lively debate, building a foundation for the ETF’s future work on the topic. News 7 May 2021
Fishers call for priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine ETF and Europêche call on the European Commission to support Member States in developing a specific COVID-19 vaccination protocol for fishers, adapting and prioritizing access to the vaccine. Press Release 29 Apr 2021
ETF and ECSA reiterate call for recognition of seafarers as key workers ETF and ECSA call for the classification of seafarers as key workers and an introduction of specific rights and entitlements for seafarers everywhere. Statement 20 Apr 2021