Statement May 27, 2020 COVID-19: ETF calls for no more derogations to driving and rest time ETF addressed a letter to European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, calling for no further derogations from the driving and rest hours regulation and the reintroduction of the ban on weekly rest in the vehicle.
News May 27, 2020 European research confirms the need for innovation in maritime education A new report of the SkillSea project confirms that digitisation and modern technologies have been rapidly changing the maritime sector in recent years. European maritime professionals, both at sea and ashore, need more digital and soft skills to stay ahead of the industry.
News May 26, 2020 COVID-19: Urgent action needed to facilitate issuance of EU Schengen Visas ETF and ECSA addressed a letter to the European Commission and from the EU Member States, urging them to take action to ensure seafarers are admitted into the EU Schengen territory for the purpose of joining their ships or to be repatriated.
News May 26, 2020 ETF to von der Leyen: “Don’t put the EU Pay Transparency Directive on ice!” In view of the European Commission’s decision on its Work Programme tomorrow, the ETF wrote to EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen urging her not to put the EU pay transparency directive on ice!
Publication May 25, 2020 COVID-19: Guidelines for safe skies Throughout the crisis, EASA has been publishing guidelines on the measures that need to be introduced in the new COVID-19 reality to protect workers. We’ve collected the key documents that are aimed at keeping the skies safe.
Statement May 25, 2020 COVID-19: Solidarity with cabin crew in Iceland Learning about Icelandair management’s use of the current crisis as an excuse to break apart collective workers’ action and introduce lower standards in working conditions, ETF CAS issued a statement in solidarity with the cabin crew and their union.
Statement May 22, 2020 COVID-19: Joint statement by ETF, ECSA and EMPA on protective measures in maritime transport ETF, ECSA and EMPA welcome the recommendations by the European Healthy GateWays and call for a common approach for the health and safety of maritime transport workers and smooth and efficient operations in ports.
News May 20, 2020 We are all one in the sky | Open letter Responding to EASA’s Opinion No 01/2020, aviation stakeholders addressed a letter to Adina-Ioana Vălean, the EU Commissioner for transport.
Statement May 20, 2020 COVID-19: European aviation needs to protect ground handling workers and airport infrastructure for a safe take-off While airlines have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 recovery discussions, a different vital part or infrastructure – the airports and ground handling service providers – is often overlooked. CAS responds with a statement, highlighting key measures for a socially sustainable future.
Statement May 20, 2020 COVID-19: ETF reacts to EC’s guidelines for travel and transportation On May 13, the European Commission adopted guidelines and recommendations to “help Member States lifting the travel restrictions”. What is the real added value of these guidelines for transport workers in the EU? The ETF answers this question with comments, recommendations and sector-specific remarks.
Statement May 20, 2020 COVID-19: Tourism Manifesto responds to EC guidelines on the future of tourism Ahead of today’s video conference of ministers of tourism, stakeholder group Tourism Manifesto issued a joint statement. In it, they respond to the European Commission’s recent guidelines on the future of European tourism, highlighting the key measures that need to be taken.
Union Action May 18, 2020 COVID-19: German initiative helps stranded seafarers connect Ver.di took joint action with their social partner German Shipowner Association and provided prepaid mobile phone cards and Wi-Fi boxes to seafarers.