Low wages, poor conditions and unsocial working patterns, the leading causes of the current staff shortages in the aviation industry Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been saying that a lack of available staff would be an issue in the aviation sector, and finally, it has arrived. “The industry is very much reaping what it has sown”, believes ETF Civil Aviation President Oliver Richardson. News 10 May 2022
Stronger collective agreements and legislation way forward for bus & coach industry ETF study on “Social Conditions in Bus and Coach Transport in Europe” explores what it needs to become more attractive and recall and retain skilled drivers. News 15 Mar 2022
ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector We call on the Svitzer UK to take responsibility and engage in meaningful negotiations with Unite the Union and its inland waterways transport workers to find the best solutions for decent wages and working hours and end the current trade dispute over Pay Claim. News 23 Feb 2022
UK measure to extend driving time will contribute to driver shortage The UK government relaxation of driving time rules is a step in the wrong direction and will only make the driver shortage worse, threaten road safety and undermine working conditions in road haulage Statement 9 Jul 2021
European Commission’s action plan to boost EU inland waterway transport could also boost workers’ rights ETF welcomes the European Commission’s action plan to boost transport on the EU’s inland waterways. News 28 Jun 2021
European Parliament approves dangerous air traffic management reform TRAN Committee position in support of controversial Single European Sky 2+ and Performance Review Body reforms of the air traffic management sector favours liberalisation, ignoring workers’ concerns, and showing little consideration for the social and human consequences the major reform will have. Statement 23 Jun 2021
Council agrees its position on air traffic management reform, echoing ATM workers’ concerns The ETF welcomes the Council position on the reform of the Single European Sky. The 27 EU Member States today unanimously endorsed the modified text of the ATM reform prepared by the Portuguese Presidency. Press Release 3 Jun 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
The working day in the Merchant Marine Cristian Castaño, FSC-CCOO, reflects on the globalised nature of shipping, international legislation, and the protection of seafarers’ rights. News 1 Apr 2021
Social conditions in bus and coach transport in Europe ETF project develops solid know-how on social conditions and Collective Labour Agreements in the bus and coach sector to enable ETF member organisations to safeguard drivers’ pay and conditions, in an ever-changing market. Projects 2 Mar 2021