ETF-ITF Statement on Belarus ETF and ITF call on our affiliates to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters from Belarus, to demand the immediate release of trade unionists. Please support the call of global unions by signing the petition to stop the biggest attack on a trade union in Europe this century. Statement 26 Apr 2022
ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector to protect workers’ rights We urge Svitzer Australia management to immediately reach a resolution with our affiliate unions that respects Svitzer Australia workers’ rights and security. At the same time, we ask the Svitzer management team to treat our fellow Svitzer workers with due respect. News 17 Mar 2022
ETF Railway Section calls for peace The Steering Committee of the ETF Railway Section condemns the war in Ukraine as we condemn all wars worldwide. Statement 15 Mar 2022
Transport workers for transport workers The first ETF humanitarian aid transport is on its way to Ukraine. The convoy left Brussels this afternoon, and it is expected to reach the Slovak-Ukrainian border tomorrow, with immediate help destined to our transport workers in need in Ukraine. News 14 Mar 2022
Once again, Wizz Air abandons their employees in Ukraine It seems to be the same old story that inevitably goes back again and again to the low-cost Hungarian carrier Wizz Air. Just this time, its actions are outrageous as they are directly linked to the war in Ukraine. News 9 Mar 2022
Transport unions call for immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian military from Ukraine ITF and ETF call for an immediate ceasefire in hostilities, for the conflict to return to the diplomatic level, and respect for international human rights and humanitarian law, following the military escalation in Ukraine. News 25 Feb 2022
SAS pilots are not disposable The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) stands in solidarity with SAS pilots and their unions and condemns actions being taken by SAS that worsen income and working condition for workers News 25 Oct 2021
Solidarity Statement with EUROCONTROL workers Air safety goes hand in hand with workers’ rights. EUROCONTROL workers face threats of worsening working conditions in what should be Europe’s air safety nerve center. Statement 7 Oct 2021