Social Partners discuss international regulations in fisheries with the Spanish authorities On 23 October ETF and Europêche met with the representatives of the Spanish government to discuss the ratification of international instruments concerning the work in the fishing sector. Social Partners also discussed the progress of their joint project ‘Pillars of the Sea 2’. Event 29 Oct 2019
Next Common Fisheries Policy – this time with fishers on board? The representatives of trade unions, European Commission and other stakeholders in the fisheries sector gathered in Brussels on 24 September to discuss the trade union vision for a more social Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). Event 24 Sep 2019
Pillars of the Sea Sea fishing remains one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. We are working with our social partner, Europêche, to make it safer. We are developing guidelines on medical examinations and the recruitment of migrant fishers. We are also pushing EU member states to implement international agreements that will make our seas a better place to work. Projects 7 Aug 2019
Pillars of the Sea 2 – Kick off meeting ETF and Europêche will work together on a range of projects to guarantee safer and better work for fishers: guidelines for medical examinations and the recruitment of migrant fishers, an updated Fishery Speak app, and lobbying governments to follow international rules. Event 13 Jun 2019