External expert for project on data collection of European maritime professionals (Feb 2019) resource 20 Feb 2019
Port and maritime workers come together to explore EU rules on shipping alliances Ever-larger shipping alliances have a huge impact on both the maritime transport and port sectors – and their workers. Now the EU is planning to update its Consortium Block Exemption Regulation, so we brought maritime and port workers together to decide our position on the issue. Event 18 Feb 2019
ETF unions in Hungary plan to put European solidarity into action Our General Secretary visited Budapest to hear in person about the problems facing transport workers in the country. Our affiliates also discussed the next steps for the Fair Transport Europe campaign and our training programme for union activists in Central and Eastern Europe. News 18 Feb 2019
Transport workers left behind once again, as EU pushes ahead with European Labour Authority New institution will oversee correct application of some EU labour laws. But politicians have decided to limit its scope, leaving transport workers without strong protection. Statement 15 Feb 2019
European Parliament gives green light to foolish liberalisation of bus and coach market Vulnerable communities face the loss of vital services. Drivers have to reckon with a further “Flixbusification” of their work: low pay, dreadful conditions and unstable employment. Press Release 14 Feb 2019
European Parliament votes this week to liberalise the bus and coach sector in Europe Just 3 month before the EU elections, MEPs are about to give the green light to a destructive reform that could ruin quality jobs and leave vulnerable communities without vital services. News 12 Feb 2019
Workers deserve more than crumbs! ETF staff join Belgian national strike for fair pay and pensions Our secretariat is based in Brussels, and tomorrow our workers will join Belgian unions in their call for a decent distribution of wealth. Statement 12 Feb 2019