News January 28, 2019 Fair Transport means quality jobs in ports! FNV Havens calls on port employers and authorities in Rotterdam to protect safety and pensions. Automation and lashing are two key concerns.
News January 28, 2019 We present our vision for Fair Transport to Members of European Parliament In the first of a series of meetings with European political groups, ETF spoke with leaders of GUE/NGL. EU elections are fast approaching, and they were interested to hear our proposals to end social dumping and exploitation in the transport sector.
Press Release January 10, 2019 Another day of chaos for EU Mobility Package MEPs reject all proposals on rest time and pay for professional drivers. ETF hopes for a good solution, but welcomes proof that there is no majority for reforms which legalise exploitation, social dumping and dangerous conditions for all road users.
News January 9, 2019 Drivers across Europe demand a fair Mobility Package before crunch vote in European Parliament Road blocks, port visits and leafleting actions make clear that MEPs must choose safety and justice in new rules on drivers’ schedules and wages
News January 9, 2019 First international definition of automation levels in Inland Navigation CCNR adopted definitions of automation in inland waterways
News January 9, 2019 CESNI Documents available New documents available to be downloaded from CESNI website
Publication January 9, 2019 Representativeness study for the Inland Waterway Transport sector Eurofound published the results of the representativeness study for inland waterways
News December 19, 2018 UK dockers get ready for the future at ETF Automation and Lashing Seminar On 17-18 December, ETF Dockers held an Automation and Lashing Seminar in London. We made plans for reclaiming lashing in UK ports, learned more about port automation and how to build the balance of power to negotiate fair automation agreements.
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.