Open letter to EU: ‘Show you care – Keep facilities open in parking areas for professional drivers!’ The ETF has addressed an open letter to EU member states on behalf of trade union member organisations representing professional drivers; calling on on national authorities across Europe to keep restaurants, cafes and sanitary facilities open in parking areas. The well-being of our drivers depends on it! Statement 29 Oct 2020
Temporary arrangements for transnational meetings during the COVID-19 crisis – Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations ETF and other European Trade Union Federations have updated their Joint European Trade Union Federations’ Recommendations to EWC/SE Coordinators and worker representatives in SNBs, EWCs and SEs on temporary arrangements for transnational meetings during the COVID-19 crisis. Statement 26 Oct 2020
International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2020 A message by Eoin Coates, ETF Head of Aviation, on the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller News 20 Oct 2020
“It’s an environment that encourages union-busting” – Wizz Air pilot speaks out A story of a former Wizz Air pilot, dismissed by the company earlier this year. He describes a working environment marked by overwork and anti-union tendencies. Worker's Story 19 Oct 2020
Tune in to our first round of ETF Talks on October 7 – Trade Unions Build Back Better! ETF is launching its first round of ETF Talks – Conversations that put social first! First topic? Trade unions build back BETTER! Event 24 Sep 2020
ETF Talks – Conversations that Put Social First! ETF launches a series of online talks where we put SOCIAL at the heart of our discussions. Projects 24 Sep 2020
#EU4FairWork – End bogus self-employment! The ETF takes part in the European Commission’s Week of Action to tackle undeclared work by shedding light on the growing issue in various transport sectors – bogus self-employment. Statement 21 Sep 2020
ETF brings transport workers’ voices to the table at social partners’ Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy hearing Yesterday, ETF’s sections made their demands on the future EU mobility strategy loud and clear at the Social Partners’ dedicated hearing. Workers must be at the centre of the strategy if the Commission truly wishes to achieve sustainability in transport. News 17 Sep 2020
UTP social partners ETF & UITP discuss COVID-19 & implementation of social dialogue work programme Social partners in urban public transport, ETF and UITP, virtually came together last week to discuss issues affecting urban public transport workers, the impact of the pandemic and the implementation of their joint work programme. News 14 Sep 2020
COVID-19: Fishermen will get compensation for temporary cessation of activities The COVID-19 outbreak stopped many fishing activities due to lack of demand and restrictive measures. The ETF welcomes the announcement of the Commission to compensate fishermen through the EMFF. News 6 Apr 2020