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.
News July 5, 2021 Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices disregards social dimension The new code of conduct for responsible business and marketing practices disregards social dialogue and collective bargaining
Press Release July 1, 2021 Women in Rail – Provisional EU Social Partner Agreement reached Social partners ETF and CER reached a provisional agreement in the final round of negotiations at EU level for a binding agreement aimed at promoting employment of women in the sector.
News July 1, 2021 Offshore wind farms: the voice of the fishers must be heard! ETF and Europêche adopted a joint resolution on the impact of offshore wind farms on fisheries.
News July 1, 2021 Romania: Stop union-busting in Bucharest metro! Join us in telling Metrorex and the Romanian government they must respect basic labour rights: collective bargaining and social dialogue! Say no to union busting in Bucharest metro! Sign our LabourStart campaign!
Union Action June 30, 2021 USO sues Lauda Europe for unfair dismissal of trade union rep USO trade union representative fired for reporting precarious salary conditions of Lauda Europe cabin crew and refusing to reveal the informants’ identity – the union is now suing the airline for unfair dismissal.
News June 28, 2021 European Commission’s action plan to boost EU inland waterway transport could also boost workers’ rights ETF welcomes the European Commission’s action plan to boost transport on the EU’s inland waterways.