Cross-border union cooperation results in repatriation of sick seafarers Cooperation between a Rusian union (SUR), a European (ETF) and a global (ITF) federation, resulted in successful repatriation of three Russian seafarers. Union Action 20 Jul 2020
Maritime social partners meet with Commissioner Vălean Today, European maritime social partners ETF and ECSA met with European transport commissioner, Adina-Ioana Vălean. They discussed the most urgent issues in the industry as well as more long-term measures that can improve the lives of seafarers. News 16 Jul 2020
Maritime industry urges EU leadership: Facilitate repatriation, crew changes, shore leave and medical attention! In the lead up to the European Parliament’s plenary session on 8 July, maritime industry stakeholders call upon European leaders to show political leadership and commitment to the welfare of seafarers. Press Release 7 Jul 2020
COVID-19: Shipping industry repeats demand for EC and member state action to enable crew changes In anticipation of today’s meeting of the Transport Ministers and tomorrow’s Home Affairs Ministers meeting, ETF and ECSA, together with Cruise Lines International Association and World Shipping Council, addressed a joint letter to ministers. News 4 Jun 2020
COVID-19: Seafarers’ unions secure workers’ repatriation Border closures and travel restrictions put in place in response to COVID-19 have created miserable conditions onboard ships. Three of the ETF affiliate unions report on their actions in securing the easier movement of seafarers. Union Action 27 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Czech union action relieves seafarers’ worries Recently, the Czech Ministry of Transport adopted extraordinary measures concerning Czech seafarers. The work of Czech Trade Union of Seafarers was key in getting the measure in place swiftly. Union Action 24 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Seafarers’ trying journeys Kees Wiersum, a Dutch captain, shares some insights into the life on board during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worker's Story 22 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Repatriation of fishermen is still a problem A solution needs to be found for fishermen stranded abroad and travelling fishermen. ETF and Europeche addressed a letter to the European Commission, calling for new measures. News 14 Apr 2020