News December 11, 2019 ETF stands in solidarity with Keolis/eurobahn railway workers ETF shares support and solidarity for EVG’s Keolis/eurobahn railway strike in Germany.
Statement December 11, 2019 ETF’s first reaction to the European Green Deal ETF welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on the European Green Deal. As representatives of transport workers in Europe, we are perfectly aware that in order to mitigate climate change it is crucial to transform the transport sector. In this first reaction to the Communication, we want to highlight several issues that are crucial for transport workers.
News December 10, 2019 Inland Waterways in Europe: Market Insight Report November 2019 The latest CCNR report gives updated figures about operating conditions and various kinds of freight. This edition has a special focus on Germany.
News December 10, 2019 COMPETING: December 2019 Newsletter The COMPETING project aims to improve the recognition of professional qualifications in the inland waterways sector. Check out this newsletter for the latest updates.
News December 5, 2019 General Strike in France: ETF stands in solidarity! We stand with our French affiliates and support their national strike. May their voices be heard! Solidarity.
Statement December 3, 2019 ETF Statement on Single-Pilot Operations Our pilot’s representatives learned that the aviation industry is pushing for single-pilot operations to be technologically feasible from mid-2020. The ETF expresses its great concern on this evolution of the air transport sector.
News November 28, 2019 ETF Women’s Committee elects Sara Tripodi as new chairwoman The ETF Women’s Committee elected Sara Tripodi (FILT CGIL, Italy) as their new chairwoman. New women representatives in the ETF Executive Committee, a women’s representative in the ETF Management Committee and a new Committee member were also elected. Congratulations to all!
News November 25, 2019 Urban Public Transport Workshop shows that Trade Union involvement is key in “Going Digital” ETF and UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, held the workshop “Digital transformation in maintenance and its impact on work in urban public transport” on 20 and 21 November 2019 in Paris to discuss the impact of digitalisation on the public transport sector.
News November 25, 2019 Time’s Up for Violence Against Women! To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ETF’s Acting General Secretary, Livia Spera, has joined other women trade union leaders in signing a letter to the European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen, and Equality Commissioner-designate, Helena Dalli, on their proposals to increase EU action against violence against women.
News November 19, 2019 World Toilet Day 2019: Toilet rights are a human right! The lack of accessible sanitation facilities and sufficient break times is an issue that heavily affects transport workers in all sectors. That’s why today of all days especially, the ETF calls for safe, decent and sufficient toilets and other sanitation facilities for all transport workers in Europe.
Statement November 14, 2019 ETF to Vălean: “Transport Workers must be taken seriously!” Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Violeta Bulc’s successor and the European Commission for 2019-2024 is set to have Ms. Adina Vălean as Transport Commissioner. ETF calls on Ms. Vălean to take Transport Workers seriously.
News November 12, 2019 First CBA in the River Cruise Sector – smooth sailing ahead? ETF welcomes the CBA and acknowledges it as a first step in the right direction. Further positive changes are on their way as on November 7, the official negotiations for a European-wide agreement between IG River Cruise, European Barge Union (EBU) and ETF commenced. European Social Partners hope to reach a meaningful agreement by Autumn 2020.