Europe
WE MOVE THE WORLD
Across Europe, the independent European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) represents more than 5 million transport workers from more than 200 transport unions and 38 European countries. The ETF is part of the wider ITF but maintains autonomy in governance and decision making.
Across Europe we work in partnership to build union power and influence, expand trade union rights, strengthen the capacity of our affiliates, and to build alliances and exert influence across the European Union, the European Economic Area and Central and Eastern European countries.
ETF GENERAL SECRETARY
Livia Spera
CONTACTS
ETF Brussels Office
Galerie AGORA
Rue du Marché aux Herbes 105, Boîte 11 B
1000 Bruxelles Belgium
Tel: +32 2 285 46 60
Email: etf@etf-europe.org
ITF Geneva Office
Succursale de Carouge
Genève Route de Acacias 54
1227 Carouge Geneva, Switzerland
TEL: +41 (79) 5745224
ON THE GROUND
On the ground
The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers' lives and futures.
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Lufthansa Airlines pulls crew from striking US hotel in victory for international solidarity
After several weeks of intense negotiations and global action, the Lufthansa Group answered union calls to stop using the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, where workers are on strike, for
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ITF expands seafarer wellbeing training to Black Sea countries
ITF runs ‘training of trainers’ in Romania for ten maritime universities from seven countries. Trainers from across seven countries located on or near the Black Sea are now ready to prepare students
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ITF slams “outrageous” 30-year prison sentences for seafarers
Captain and chief mate sentenced without evidence to connect them to drugs found on vessel, after spending year in prison with crew awaiting trial. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF
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The Non-Seafarers' Work Clause: Ensuring Safety and Reducing Fatigue by Requiring Dockers for Lashing and Unlashing
The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, relies on the hard work of seafarers who navigate the world's oceans, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently. However, the demanding nature of this