European transport workers are standing up to demand quality jobs for transport workers, and a safe, reliable service. Coordinated actions by unions across Europe will show the strength of our movement against exploitation and unfair competition. That’s the Fair Transport Europe campaign.
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Fair Transport Europe is a campaign of the European Transport Workers’ Federation, which represents over 5 million transport workers across the continent.
May 21, 2019 - 15:32
Forced overtime, withholding of wages, discrimination based on nationality and a lack of access to essential provisions like food and water. These are just a few of the abuses reported by crew members on board of Blumenthal vessels. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have been contacted by current and former Blumenthal crew members who […]
Read more...April 2, 2019 - 13:08
Last week was full of excitement! First our action week, reaching 100+ events across Europe, and then our huge demonstration in Brussels! A river of thousands of transport workers marched through the streets against social dumping and for decent work in a social Europe. This video summarises the best moments of our Fair Transport campaign and shows […]
Read more...March 26, 2019 - 17:35
On Monday morning the Yrkestrafikkforbundet (YTF) truck arrived at the impressive Hamburg port, Europe’s third largest, and the YTF delegation was received by unionists from Ver.di , Germany’s second largest trade union representing more than two million members.. When ships arrive, they are visited by ITF inspectors, who make sure that salaries and working conditions are in […]
Read more...March 26, 2019 - 16:51
Our Youth Journey is slowly coming to an end! Our young workers are on their way to Brussels for the massive Fair Transport demonstration tomorrow! The youth crew from Nautilus International spent the night in Rotterdam and then met some rail staff before boarding the train for the final leg of their journey. Meanwhile, the group arriving from […]
Read more...March 26, 2019 - 10:46
On the third day of the Youth Journey, all of our groups met many interesting colleagues along the way! Our young activists from Nautilus International arrived in Rotterdam, where they had a chance to chat about common challenges and learned about the Netherlands’ extensive system of canals and inland waterways. Meanwhile our Eastern group arrived in Berlin, where […]
Read more...🤦♀️ Ryanair could be facing more #strike action. It's been over a year and a half since the airline recognised the UK pilots' union BALPA, but they have still not responded to BALPA's proposals. That's not how negotiating works! Get to the table!
Ryanair pilots in UK to ballot for strike action
rte.ie
The union representing Ryanair's British pilots will hold an indicative ballot to see if there is support for industrial action over a pay dispute, according to a letter seen by Reuters.🇪🇺✍️🇪🇺☑️🇪🇺 The #EUelections2019 are coming! On 23-26 May, EU citizens will decide which politicians will represent them in the European Parliament. Union members should get out to vote, and choose parties who will defend working people. Remember, the EU is responsible for a lot of the rules that govern the transport sector and working conditions in Europe.
For over a year, the #FairTransport campaign has been leading the fight against social dumping in transport. Now several candidates for the EU elections have promised to support the positive proposals in our Fair Transport manifesto.
Check out their statements in this gallery, and read more here: bit.ly/2YC6qIf
A scene from the port of Genoa that defies all common sense 💢Two maritime workers attached to the hook of a crane are ordered to recover material that has fallen between containers. This immense lack of respect for the safety and the lives of these workers was rightly denounced by the Italian trade unions ✊
This is not #FairTransport!
Scene da '800 in porto a Genova: due marittimi agganciati alla gru e calati per decine di metri
video.repubblica.it
Due lavoratori attaccati a un gancio e calati per decine di metri da una gru in mezzo ai container. Quella che sembra unâ😔🇷🇺 As more details emerge of Sunday's tragic plane accident in Moscow, we can only salute the bravery and professionalism of the cabin crew. Keeping calm in such a terrible situtaion is exactly what aircrew are trained to do, and it's heartbreaking to hear that one member of staff was killed trying to save passengers.
Air stewardess saved passengers from fire by 'throwing them by their collars'
metro.co.uk
She said many people trying to escape the flames were slowed down by others stopping to grab their luggage.😠🚕 Drivers working for digital platforms like Uber and Lyft will strike tomorrow, demanding respect and stability from their employers. Technology might be changing, but everyone deserves decent work and fair wages!
These drivers' stories are from the US, but will drivers be striking for #FairTransport in your city too?
'They treat us like crap': Uber drivers feel poor and powerless on eve of IPO
theguardian.com
Wage cuts and inadequate bonuses mean drivers are left behind as ride-hailing firm prepares for stock market debut
