News November 10, 2022 For a fair future in logistics Ports and logistics hubs have very much in common, and ETF is currently exploring ways in which the two sectors can learn from each other, also regarding labour. At Logistics and Maritime BiLOG 2022 Forum, the ETF General Secretary, Livia Spera, shared our vision of building a safe and fair logistics sector.
Press Release November 7, 2022 Airline industry and EASA must implement new cabin air safety standards The European Transport Workers’ Federation, the European Trade Union Confederation, the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive, and the European Cabin Crew Association call for the immediate implementation of the first European standards on cabin air quality on civil aircraft.
News October 26, 2022 Aviation week at ETF Last week, aviation week was held at the ETF, where we gathered our members from JAC, GSC and ATM Committees in Brussels for their specific sector meetings, the Civil Aviation Section meeting, and the Civil Aviation Sectoral Social Dialogue.
News October 21, 2022 ETF Civil Aviation Section – Statement on ‘Redefining the future of aviation’ One month after the ETF’s largest-ever conference dedicated to aviation workers, the Civil Aviation Section (CAS) members approved a statement presenting workers’ critical demands for the sector to move forward after the 2022 summer crisis while recovering after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement October 20, 2022 To meet climate goals, EU Transport Ministers must first tackle social issues in rail Tomorrow, Transport Ministers will meet to discuss the future of EU rail. Ahead of their meeting, the ETF underlines the lack of decent jobs, which is driving workers out of the industry and warns against the European Commission’s push for liberalisation.
News October 17, 2022 Trade unionism is the right way to move forward in Poland Proud of our Polish aviation affiliate, TOZPliN, for the successful trade union information campaign organised for LOT Polish Airlines pilots and cabin crew, despite all the obstacles on the way!
Press Release October 14, 2022 Joint Press Release I Aviation unions welcome global agreement on net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 International and European trade unions welcome a new global agreement for net-zero carbon aviation emissions by 2050 but call for stronger commitments at the country level, including on social criteria. No worker or region should be left behind; we need a Just Transition for all!
News October 11, 2022 Geneva’s public transport workers strike for pay justice Public transport workers in Geneva will go on strike for pay justice.
News October 11, 2022 The EU must stop liner shipping consortia! Ensuring a socially sustainable sector should be an EU priority; therefore, it’s time to put an end to the CBER.
News October 7, 2022 World Day for Decent Work: Shedding light on the logistics sector’s hidden workers On World Day for Decent Work, the European Transport Workers’ Federation puts the spotlight on logistics workers: the invisible workers behind our supply chains in a rapidly growing and worryingly unregulated logistics sector.
Statement October 5, 2022 Fresh waves of transport strikes will hit Europe until workers secure decent pay Transport workers’ conditions are at an all-time low while the cost of living is at an all-time high, bringing a new wave of strikes in transport. Transport workers are determined to get their due: improved working conditions and fair pay to cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
News October 4, 2022 Rail workers on strike to save Belgian railways Belgium’s rail workers are on strike this October 5 to call on the government to invest in rail.