Press Release July 27, 2021 “We will not be intimidated nor be silenced!” – ETF on anti-union climate in Romania On 26 – 27 July, an ETF delegation visited Bucharest in a fact-finding mission aiming to gather the last round of evidence on the state of social dialogue and the anti-union climate in Romania.
Statement July 16, 2021 ETF & EPSU condemn campaign by Romanian government to target and intimidate union USLM The European federations representing transport and public service (ETF and EPSU) condemn the actions of the Romanian government in what appears to be an orchestrated attempt to intimidate ETF and EPSU affiliate USLM with union busting tactics.
News July 15, 2021 Occupational health and safety: FuelEU Maritime lacks long-term vision Without delay, the European Commission must consider health and safety aspects to complete the FuelEU Maritime initiative.
Statement July 15, 2021 Fit for 55 – environmental sustainability must be matched by social sustainability – with a just transition for transport workers The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) welcomes the ‘Fit for 55 Package’ in principle, but it must be backed by Just Transition measures and a comprehensive package of tools that better meets the needs of transport workers.
News July 12, 2021 Trade unions across Europe sound alarm over Wizz Air chief executive’s bonus pay of £100 million The European Transport Workers’ Federation condemns the decision to pay out a £100 million bonus to Wizz Air’s CEO József Váradi as a reward for the rapid growth of the carrier.
Statement July 9, 2021 UK measure to extend driving time will contribute to driver shortage The UK government relaxation of driving time rules is a step in the wrong direction and will only make the driver shortage worse, threaten road safety and undermine working conditions in road haulage
Union Action July 8, 2021 Buzz continues to refuse social dialogue with B.United Since Ryanair still denies B. United social dialogue, Paulina Puchala, union representative for TOZPLiN, attempted to deliver a letter to Ryanair Sun (Buzz) in Warsaw in person on behalf of B.United Presdient, Matteo Pizzolato. The letter simply called for social dialogue but was outright refused.
News July 8, 2021 One year of Mobility Package – time to step up enforcement July 8 marks the day the European Parliament adopted the Mobility Package one year ago, which sets out new rules on professional drivers’ working conditions in EU freight and passenger road transport.
News July 7, 2021 Port congestion: don’t you dare blame the dockers! The real causes of port congestion should be sought in the unreliability of the shipping companies and the lack of proper planning to face this exceptional period, instead of putting the burden on port workers who never stepped back during this crisis.
News July 6, 2021 ETF warns Commission: Attacks on EU core social values in Romania’s transport sector are still rampant The ETF wrote to the EU Commission President and Commissioners to inform them of the deteriorating situation in Bucharest metro, the attacks on labour rights and call for a meeting to discuss the way forward.
News July 6, 2021 ETF expresses solidarity with Italian aviation workers Italian aviation workers will exercise their right to strike today after unions representing aviation transport workers across Italy called for a 24-hour strike in defence of workers severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.