Tag: ETF

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.

The European Trade Union called on the European Labour Authority to focus on abuse cases concerning seafarers, while ETF contributed a case concerning the responsibility of flag states Cyprus and Madeira for social security of seafarers.

A group of shipping bodies and associations sent an open letter to European Commissioners, including President Ursula von der Leyen, calling for prompt and predictable disembarkations of persons rescued by merchant vessels in the Mediterranean Sea.

The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) sent a letter to EU Vice President and Commissioner expressing their concern over the humanitarian crisis onboard Maersk Etienne.

European and International maritime industry stakeholders urge political leaderships to do everything in their power to promote the facilitation of crew changes by EU Member States and third countries for crew changes to take place without further delays.