Union Action July 20, 2020 Cross-border union cooperation results in repatriation of sick seafarers Cooperation between a Rusian union (SUR), a European (ETF) and a global (ITF) federation, resulted in successful repatriation of three Russian seafarers.
News July 16, 2020 Maritime social partners meet with Commissioner Vălean Today, European maritime social partners ETF and ECSA met with European transport commissioner, Adina-Ioana Vălean. They discussed the most urgent issues in the industry as well as more long-term measures that can improve the lives of seafarers.
News July 16, 2020 COMPETING: July 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 July 16, 2020 Solidarity message from ETF following railway accident in Czechia ETF is shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 14 July 2020 near Prague which resulted in the death of one of the train drivers, and 35 injured. ETF presents its sincere condolences to the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues of the train driver.
News July 15, 2020 World Youth Skills Day 2020 – Skills for a resilient transport sector! On World Youth Skills Day 2020, the ETF highlights the need for quality training, skills, room for professional development to attract young workers to the transport sector, but above all emphasises the need for decent working conditions!
News July 13, 2020 Aviapartner: stop ignoring workers’ representatives and engage in dialogue! For the past few months, Aviapartner has been ignoring calls by EWC representatives and trade unions in different countries to engage in dialogue. The ETF urges Aviapartner to stop with this harmful behaviour immediately.
News July 10, 2020 ETF expresses solidarity following railway accident in Czechia ETF was shocked and saddened to learn about the terrible rail accident on 7 July 2020 near Pernink in Karlovy Vary, Czechia. We present our sincere condolences to the families, loved ones, relatives, friends and colleagues of the victims of this tragic accident.
Union Action July 9, 2020 Union-busting, yellow unions, and mobbing: what it means to be a union activist in the Port of Gdynia Port of Gdynia has been recognised as a hostile environment for workers in the recent ITUC report on the state of workers’ rights. We spoke to one of the union activists about what the situation is on the ground.
Press Release July 9, 2020 ETF welcomes MEPs’ green light for Mobility Package MEPs cast their final vote today on the much-awaited Mobility Package, a massive reform of the EU rules governing road transport. The positive vote brings a series of European measures aimed at combating social dumping practices in the transport sector and solidifies the tireless work of ETF towards shaping a fairer road transport sector.
News July 8, 2020 ETF appeals to Trio Presidency ministers: It’s time for a fair, socially sustainable transport sector! Responding to their Trio Programme, ETF addressed a letter to transport ministers of Germany, Slovenia, and Portugal, urging them to use their presidencies to steer European transport to a fair future.
News July 8, 2020 ETF decries and condemns assault on French bus driver Philippe Monguillot The ETF is shocked and saddened to learn of the senseless and heinous assault on Sunday, July 5 that lead to the brain death of Philippe, a bus driver in Bayonne. It is high time that companies wake up and do everything they can to protect their employees.
Press Release July 7, 2020 Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention! In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers.