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News March 14, 2022

Transport workers for transport workers

The first ETF humanitarian aid transport is on its way to Ukraine.
The convoy left Brussels this afternoon, and it is expected to reach the Slovak-Ukrainian border tomorrow, with immediate help destined to our transport workers in need in Ukraine.

News March 9, 2022

Once again, Wizz Air abandons their employees in Ukraine

It seems to be the same old story that inevitably goes back again and again to the low-cost Hungarian carrier Wizz Air.
Just this time, its actions are outrageous as they are directly linked to the war in Ukraine.

Statement March 7, 2022

ETF and ITF Dockers’ unions’ latest effort to stand up for peace

Key International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) Dockers affiliate, Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging (FNV) is exploring with lawyers how the union’s members can legally boycott Russian-owned and Russian-controlled vessels; whose owners want to use key Dutch ports to trade in fuels as war rages on in Ukraine.

News February 23, 2022

ETF calls for solidarity amongst the entire Tug and Towage sector

We call on the Svitzer UK to take responsibility and engage in meaningful negotiations with Unite the Union and its inland waterways transport workers to find the best solutions for decent wages and working hours and end the current trade dispute over Pay Claim.