Statement June 1, 2021 ETF condemns flight diversion by Belarusian authorities and calls on EU Institutions and European countries to ensure aviation safety ETF Executive Committee condemns the actions of Belarusian authorities and stands in solidarity with aircrew members affected by this event. Immediate action must be taken to ensure the safety and security of aviation for all.
Statement June 1, 2021 ETF calls for immediate waiver of patents on Covid-19 vaccines A genuine recovery from COVID-19 will only be possible if it occurs globally and simultaneously, ensuring universal access to vaccination and medical equipment everywhere. The ETF demands that the European Commission, EU Council and all European States immediately support India and South Africa’s proposal at the WTO to fight Covid-19.
Press Release May 20, 2021 New medical guidelines for fishers ETF and Europêche have published new Guidelines on the medical examinations of fishers, paving the way for the harmonisation of standards for health and fitness checks across Europe and worldwide.
Press Release May 18, 2021 Women in Rail – EU-level negotiations between social partners resume Today, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), representing employees, and the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), representing railway sector employers, resumed negotiations at EU-level for a binding agreement aimed at promoting women’s employment in the sector.
News May 12, 2021 Could a global minimum tax be a game-changer for the way EU shipping is governed? The OECD proposal for a global minimum tax for multinational companies would ensure that corporations pay taxes and participate to the common societal effort regardless of where they base their operations.
Press Release May 10, 2021 Aviation social partners present a joint four-step plan for safely resuming travel Based on the crucial lessons learned during the pandemic, European social partners in Civil Aviation propose a 4-stage action plan that will ensure a strong recovery of the industry.
News May 7, 2021 To bring about just transition, aviation industry must focus on people, not profits In April, the ETF held a series of internal discussions on sustainable aviation, with guests ranging from employers’ groups to environmental NGOs. Some clear-cut themes emerged from the lively debate, building a foundation for the ETF’s future work on the topic.
Statement May 6, 2021 New digital tools for enforcing mobile workers’ rights Ahead of the Social Summit, the ETF jointly with ETUC, EFFAT, ETF, EPSU, UNIEuropa and industriAll calls on the European Commission to not only confirm the launch of the European Social Security Pass (ESSP), but to move it forward from 2023 to 2022.
News May 5, 2021 ETF, Europeche and LDAC call for transposition of international instruments on maritime safety and labour in fisheries LDAC, ETF and Europeche sent a joint letter to the European Commission, requesting the transposition of key international legal instruments on safety and labour standards in the fishing sector.
Statement May 4, 2021 Human trafficking and slavery on the road: the ETF demands justice now! Following the release of the shocking documentary “Lorry Slaves: Immigrant Exploitation in Lithuania”, the ETF addresses an open letter to Europe’s policy makers on the reality in road transport: we demand justice now!
News May 4, 2021 Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report April 2021 The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) has published the new Market Insight report April 2021 on European inland navigation. This edition has a special focus on France.
Statement April 30, 2021 Labour Day 2021: Policy makers, it’s time to take action for fair transport! Ahead of Labour Day, the ETF addresses an open letter to European and national policy makers to remind them about the reality of transport workers and urge them to take action for fair transport: