Tag: ETF

The European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) urges all governments to ensure seafarers receive the same social security protection as workers on shore.

ECSA and ETF have issued a Joint Statement urging for the recognition of seafarers as ‘key workers’.

The European social partners for Maritime Transport, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), advocate the enhanced participation of women in European shipping.

European port worker associations expressed their disappointment and frustration in regards to no actions taken by the European Commission on the challenges faced by the port sector due to COVID-19 as well as withdrawal of capacity by major liner companies.

The European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) issued a report in regards to the carbon-cutting potential of inland waterways – and how vulnerable they are to climate change. 

Following the launch of ECSA-ETF joint project, which goals to boost participation of women in European shipping, participants held their first kick off meeting. 

ECSA and the ETF sent a joint letter to the European Member States urging them to enable crew changes without further delays and put seafarers on priority in regards to vaccination.

ECSA, the ETF, the ICS and the ITF issued a joint letter to Commission President Von der Leyen, Vice President Schinas, Commissioner Johansson and Commissioner Vălean reiterating their call for the European Commission to follow up on the promise to ensure prompt and predictable disembarkation of people in distress at sea rescued by merchant vessels and their crews.

Following the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, ECSA and ETF launched an initiative supporting women and setting three priorities to tackle the challenges women face within the shipping industry.

The European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) conducted a survey focusing on the women of the transport sector, launching the "Yes to women in transport" campaign. Women seafarers revealed the challenges of dealing with harassment in the workplace.