Press Release December 18, 2018 Conference marks end of TASCS project on sustainable manning for inland waterways The event was the occasion to present to participants, which include the relevant institutions, bodies and stakeholders from the sector, the outcome of our research conducted by DST and Intergo in the framework of TASCS.
Statement December 17, 2018 An ETF Statement on Sea Rescue in the context of the migrant crisis In the context of the migrant crisis and the many casualties in the Mediterranean Sea, the ETF calls on shipowners to support masters and crew being criminalised for rescuing people in distress and demands EU Member States to invest in more and better rescue services.
News December 17, 2018 ETF Youth Committee meets delegation of young Turkish workers On 12-13 December, the ETF Youth Committee gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss the challenges facing young transport workers across Europe.
News December 17, 2018 Romanian subway workers win fight for better pay Romanian metro workers have won a victory at the Bucharest subway operator Metrorex. After a long dispute, which involved the threat of a general strike and the resignation of the Romanian Minister of Transport, the company management and our affiliate USLM (ATU Romania) agreed on a 20% wage increase for the 2018-2019 period.
News December 13, 2018 Ryanair workers visit European Parliament We joined a group of activist workers meeting MEPs to tell them about their continuing struggles at the airline.
News December 13, 2018 ETF sends condolences to Turkish affiliates after fatal rail accident near Ankara The crash at Marşandiz killed 9 people and injured more than 40. It raises questions about safety and investment in Turish railways.
News December 13, 2018 ETF will be the only organisation representing workers in DTLF The ETF has been appointed in the new mandate of the Commission Digital Transport and Logistics Forum.
Press Release December 13, 2018 Ryanair still needs to stabilise its industrial relations One year ago, Ryanair announced that it would recognise unions for the first time. But there is still a long way to go. Today, our new report with the ITF examines the progress the airline has made and what remains to be done.
News December 13, 2018 ETF supports Turkish affiliate Nakliyat-İş in dispute with TNT/FedEx TNT/FedEx must respect workers’ right to organise and recognise their freedom of association.
Publication December 12, 2018 Market insight: fall 2018 report New quarterly report on European inland navigation available
News December 6, 2018 The impact of Brexit on seafarers: social partners call for urgent action Brexit has all kinds of implications. Seafarers holding Certificates of Competency (CoC) issued by the UK risk losing opportunities for employment. We urge the European Commission and EU member states to agree a pragmatic solution.
Publication December 5, 2018 ETF Position on automation in Inland Waterways The consequences of the introduction of the technological innovation in the inland waterways transport should be properly anticipated