Europe

Global union federation demands a transparent, impartial internationally coordinated investigation into North Sea vessel collision. In the aftermath of the tragic North Sea collision between the Madeira-flagged cargo ship, Solong , and the US-flagged tanker, Stena Immaculate , the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) calls for a fully transparent and internationally coordinated investigation.

At this week’s ETF Congress, Europe’s transport workers reaffirmed their commitment - both as trade unionists and as democrats - to defeat far-right extremism across the continent.

Europe faces a systematic shortage of HGV drivers – thanks to a sector defined by low pay and poor conditions. The only answer to the current crisis is moving the road transport sector to one where drivers are paid fairly and work under good conditions, protected by fair rules.