Statement January 7, 2021 ETF condemns direct attack on democracy in the U.S. but warns that similar assault could be on the horizon for Europe if we don’t act now The ETF condemns the blatant attack on democracy that took place in the U.S. capitol and urges the EU to act now to deter a similar situation in the future.
News January 4, 2021 COMPETING: December 2020 Newsletter The COMPETING project aims to improve the recognition of professional qualifications in the inland waterways sector. Check out the newsletter for the latest updates.
News December 21, 2020 Coming home for Christmas: transport workers need guarantees, or essential goods will not reach the destination! The ETF calls on the UK Government, the European Commission and national governments to come up with clear guarantees for truck drivers to return from the UK, and seafarers to be able to take part in crew changes.
News December 18, 2020 Strengthening the railway sector and supporting railway workers is an investment in a green and social future European social partners in rail, ETF and CER, issued a joint declaration, expressing gratitude to railway workers who worked throughout the pandemic and recognising the key role the sector can play in a green and social future.
Statement December 16, 2020 EU must protect all transport workers’ rights in the event of a no deal Brexit The ETF welcomes the publication of the proposed targeted contingency measures in the absence of an agreement with the United Kingdom on a future partnership, put forward by the European Commission last week, and points to some concerns in road transport and civil aviation.
News December 15, 2020 Just transition must be embedded in a comprehensive rail freight strategy: conditions for the introduction of a Europe-wide coupling system The ETF publishes a position paper on digital automatic coupling in European rail freight.
Press Release December 14, 2020 Maritime social partners request the European Commission to follow up on prompt and predictable disembarkation of rescued people in distress at sea ECSA, the ETF, the ICS and the ITF addressed a joint letter to Commission President Von der Leyen, Vice President Schinas, Commissioner Johansson and Commissioner Vălean reiterating their call for the European Commission to follow up on the promise to ensure prompt and predictable disembarkation of people in distress at sea rescued by merchant vessels and their crews.
Statement December 10, 2020 All aboard for a European Year of Railway Workers! The ETF calls for a European Year of Railway Workers. A year that not only focusses on how rail can best achieve to contribute to Europe’s climate neutrality but also on improving the working conditions for railway workers without which the industry would cease to function.
News December 10, 2020 Modernisation of fishing vessels must be a priority: SWWAC adopts an opinion on gross tonnage limits adaptation Following social partners’ calls for change to gross tonnage limitations, the SWWAC has adopted an opinion in favour of measures to encourage the modernisation of fishing vessels.
News December 10, 2020 ETF’s Workplace Guidance to address violence and harassment against women at work explained by Dr Jane Pillinger To mark today’s Human Rights Day, the last day of the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the ETF has released a series of videos to guide trade unions through the use of our newly published Workplace Guidance to address violence and harassment against women at work.
Press Release December 9, 2020 EU’s Mobility Strategy must step up its game in shaping socially and environmentally sustainable transport Transport workers are the sector’s “most valuable asset” reads the newly published Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, but proposed initiatives fall short in matching this statement. The ETF reiterates that to fulfil the goals of the Strategy and enable the transition to greener transport, it is essential to address social issues and foster worker engagement.