Joint Statement by ETF and CER on the Revision of the Train Drivers Directive
Safety must be key in the revision of the Train Drivers Directive.
Towards a new European Crewing Regulation
It’s the right time for ETF and its affiliates to be actively involved in the ongoing negotiations on the future crewing regulation.
End violence against women!
On November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ETF calls for an end to violence against women.
Dignity for logistics workers is 2022’s best Black Friday deal
Unions are ready to negotiate, but are e-commerce companies ready? This year’s best Black Friday deal would be one where e-commerce companies sit down and talk to unions about providing dignity at work for the millions of warehouse and delivery workers working around the clock this 25 November.
TEN-T Regulation: EU road transport social partners call for commitment to improve drivers’ conditions
In a letter to the Czech Presidency of the EU Council, ETF and ITU underline how Member States committing to key objectives of the TEN-T Regulation, such as ensuring safe and secure truck parking areas, will be key.
European Commission’s plans to relax passenger transport driving and rest time rules put road safety at risk
The European Commission is working on a proposal for the revision of driving and rest time rules in occasional passenger transport that could result in more consecutive days of driving and postponement of rest, which will have a negative effect on drivers and road safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!