News April 7, 2020 New European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation CESNI published the new consolidated version of the European Standard for Qualifications in Inland Navigation.
Worker's Story April 7, 2020 COVID-19: German docker on working during a pandemic Kay Jäger, a docker in the Port of Hamburg, spoke to us about his experience of working during the COVID-19 pandemic. He describes the new measures and procedures that were implemented to protect these vital workers.
Union Action April 6, 2020 Union action in time of COVID-19: VSZ hard at work to ensure health & safety of railway workers VSZ, Trade Union of Hungarian Railwaymen, is working hard to guarantee a safe workplace for their railway workers!
News April 6, 2020 COVID-19: Fishermen will get compensation for temporary cessation of activities The COVID-19 outbreak stopped many fishing activities due to lack of demand and restrictive measures. The ETF welcomes the announcement of the Commission to compensate fishermen through the EMFF.
Worker's Story April 3, 2020 COVID-19: Italian women transport workers speak out Women transport workers from Italy speak out about working during COVID-19!
Union Action April 3, 2020 COVID-19: Importance of trade union action and social dialogue in extraordinary times Lukas Krupitza, vice president of Swiss cabin crew union Kapers, gives us an overview of what cabin crew is dealing with in Switzerland at the moment and in what ways union is helping them.
News April 3, 2020 Solidarity with our German affiliates and all transport workers! We were shocked and saddened to learn of the terrible train accident of April 3, 2020, near the German town of Auggen in which a German locomotive driver lost his life and several other transport workers were injured. We express our solidarity with our German affiliates and all transport workers in this difficult moment.
Union Action April 3, 2020 Union action in the time of COVID-19: BTB’s appeal to petrol stations to keep sanitary facilities open for truckers receives positive response! Belgian union BTB questioned the operators of petrol stations along the motorways about the availability of sanitary facilities for truckers during this crisis period, and received a positive reply!
Statement April 3, 2020 “Time for real Europeans to stand up!”, says Frank Moreels Frank Moreels, president of European Transport Workers’ Federation, is urging European leaders to take heed as the COVID-19 crisis further exposes the cracks in the foundation of the transport industry.
Union Action April 2, 2020 Union action in the time of COVID-19: Affiliate actions Our affiliates are hard at work defending workers’ rights! You can find their actions here!
Union Action April 2, 2020 Union action in the time of COVID-19: ver.di calls for respect and solidarity with truck drivers! German transport ministry takes up the issues raised by ver.di on appalling conditions at motorway service stations!
Statement April 2, 2020 COVID-19: ETF calls for an aviation rescue plan and EU fund to help protect a strategic industry European aviation has been amongst the first industries to be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and will be one of the hardest hit. Support to the workforce and the industry will ensure a lifeline for the sector that will guarantee its recovery after the pandemic. ETF calls for conditional financial aid to aviation-sector companies and immediate support to all workers in civil aviation, with special attention given to the most vulnerable among them.