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News 28 Jun 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.

European Commission

workers' rights

working conditions

working time

Inland Waterways

Statement 23 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.

Press release 03 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.

News 07 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.

air traffic management

social sustainability

working conditions

Civil Aviation

News 01 Apr 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.

flags of convenience

ILO

Maritime Labour Convention

seafarers

working conditions

Maritime Transport

News 22 Feb 2021

ETF says “NO!” to changes in driving and rest time rules of bus and coach drivers

The EU must keep the legal framework on driving and rest time rules in bus and coach as it is. Any changes would fail to improve working conditions in the sector and negatively impact the safety of drivers, passengers, and all other road users.

News 02 Dec 2020

European Commission’s legal guide on Mobility Package’s driving and rest time rules bodes well for drivers

ETF welcomes the legal guide on driving and rest time rules and applauds the European Commission’s stance in favour of the improvement of working conditions in the sector, fair competition between operators and road safety for all road users.

bus and coach drivers

driver fatigue

driving and rest time

News 02 Dec 2020

ETF affiliates commit to continued Europe-wide fight for fair transport

Union responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and a strong recovery that puts social first were at the heart of discussions when ETF affiliates came together online last week.

Civil Aviation

Dockers

European Works Councils

Urban Public Transport

Young Workers

Statement 29 Oct 2020

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!

protect transport workers

News 29 Sep 2020

Solidarity with public transport workers striking in Germany

Public transport workers all over Germany have gone on strike to fight for fair working conditions. ETF stands in solidarity! ver.di has been calling for a national framework collective bargaining agreement since March, but VKA has spoken out against negotiations despite ver.di's justified demands.

collective action

Collective bargaining

Urban public Transport

ver.di

working conditions

Urban Public Transport

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European Commission’s action plan to boost EU inland waterway transport could also boost workers’ rights

European Parliament approves dangerous air traffic management reform

Council agrees its position on air traffic management reform, echoing ATM workers’ concerns

To bring about just transition, aviation industry must focus on people, not profits

The working day in the Merchant Marine

ETF says “NO!” to changes in driving and rest time rules of bus and coach drivers

European Commission’s legal guide on Mobility Package’s driving and rest time rules bodes well for drivers

ETF affiliates commit to continued Europe-wide fight for fair transport

Open letter to EU: ‘Show you care – Keep facilities open in parking areas for professional drivers!’

Solidarity with public transport workers striking in Germany

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