Joint ETUC & European trade union federations statement for Workers Memorial Day 2020 resource 23 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Passenger charter is “key element in guaranteeing a safe way to work” in public transport (vida, younion joint action) ETF affiliates vida and younion; the Austrian Chamber of Economics representing the employers, and the Ministry for Climate, Environment, Mobility and Energy have adopted a “Passenger Charter” that aims to create a safe atmosphere and rebuild the trust of passengers and workers after weeks of being warned not to use public transport. Union Action 23 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Seafarers’ trying journeys Kees Wiersum, a Dutch captain, shares some insights into the life on board during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worker's Story 22 Apr 2020
ETF addresses letter to German Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure ahead of German Presidency in Council of the EU In the light of the upcoming German Presidency in the Council of the European Union, the ETF has addressed a letter to Andreas Scheuer, Germany’s Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. We pinpoint the issues in the transport sector that are currently of the utmost urgency in the context of the COVID-19 crisis as well as outline our priorities for the future EU transport policy. Statement 22 Apr 2020
“Solidarity is the basis of our recovery plan!”, say Frank Moreels and S&D Vice-President Ismail Ertug As the reality of COVID-19 sets in, it is time to start planning Europe’s recovery. The keyword in this recovery plan? Solidarity. Statement 20 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Truck driver reveals truth about how professional drivers are treated on Europe’s borders A driver recounts how drivers are treated on the Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina border during Coronavirus, and we provide insight into the situation of drivers from Southeastern European countries. Worker's Story 17 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Fishing industry welcomes EU support to overcome the socio-economic turmoil Social partners welcome positive steps towards much-needed support to fishermen during the COVID-19 pandemic. We call upon the Member States to fully implement these extraordinary measures to compensate and relieve operators and workers. News 17 Apr 2020