News March 8, 2019 Can Macron’s grand offer to Europe really hold back the populist wave? As the EU stumbles and voters look to populist forces, French President Macron has presented an ambitious vision for Europe. However, he does not give enough focus to the social crisis at the root of citizen’s discontent. Now workers are taking the lead, building international solidarity for a positive vision of Europe. The ETF with its Fair Transport campaign is at the forefront of this new approach.
News March 5, 2019 We present our vision for Fair Transport to the EFTA countries The ETF continues to talk to European policymakers to share our positive vision for the transport sector. We attended a meeting of the EFTA Working Group on Transport to present our Fair Transport campaign.
Press Release March 1, 2019 European Commission adopts social agenda for aircrews, but it is late and incomplete The European Commission has adopted its report on social standards in aviation. The non-binding proposals, will set the tone for EU work on aircrews. We’ve worked hard for more than one year to feed the Commission with ideas and thoughts that defend workers, and today we are concerned by the Commission’s lack of ambition.
News March 1, 2019 Members of European Parliament hear our vision for a Fair Transport in Europe Our meetings with European political groups continue. On 26 and 28 February ETF spoke with leaders of the European Peoples Party (EPP) and the Greens/EFA. EU elections are just around the corner, and politicians were interested to hear our proposals to end social dumping in the transport sector and our social approach to automation and digitalisation.
News February 27, 2019 It’s time to take Fair Transport Europe to the next level! In just one month, thousands of workers will be converge on Brussels for a huge demo to mark the high point of our Fair Transport Europe campaign against social dumping. We will march through the city and raise our voice to demand that politicians and employers put an end to exploitation and unfair competition!
News February 25, 2019 Safer skies and fair employment: ETF Aviation hosts EASA seminar in Poland We’re training aviation unions to bring their expertise and interests to the European Aviation Safety Agency. We also joined a successful protest demanind stable contracts for cabin crew at LOT Polish Airlines.
News February 18, 2019 ETF unions in Hungary plan to put European solidarity into action Our General Secretary visited Budapest to hear in person about the problems facing transport workers in the country. Our affiliates also discussed the next steps for the Fair Transport Europe campaign and our training programme for union activists in Central and Eastern Europe.
Statement February 15, 2019 Transport workers left behind once again, as EU pushes ahead with European Labour Authority New institution will oversee correct application of some EU labour laws. But politicians have decided to limit its scope, leaving transport workers without strong protection.
Press Release February 14, 2019 European Parliament gives green light to foolish liberalisation of bus and coach market Vulnerable communities face the loss of vital services. Drivers have to reckon with a further “Flixbusification” of their work: low pay, dreadful conditions and unstable employment.
News February 12, 2019 European Parliament votes this week to liberalise the bus and coach sector in Europe Just 3 month before the EU elections, MEPs are about to give the green light to a destructive reform that could ruin quality jobs and leave vulnerable communities without vital services.
Statement February 12, 2019 Workers deserve more than crumbs! ETF staff join Belgian national strike for fair pay and pensions Our secretariat is based in Brussels, and tomorrow our workers will join Belgian unions in their call for a decent distribution of wealth.
News February 7, 2019 Trade unions and employers debate challenges in urban public transport in Poland and the Baltics Workshop in Warsaw gathers participants from four countries and the European Commission for discussions about the future of public transport in the region and the role of collective bargaining.