European Transport Workers Federation. Bruxelles, 18/19 May Katarina Mindum, ETF

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1 European Transport Workers Federation Bruxelles, 18/19 May 2010 Katarina Mindum, ETF

2 Who we are Pan-European organization Members are trade unions from the transport and fisheries sectors 220 trade unions from 40 European countries More than 2,5 million transport workers Recognised social partners in 6 Sectoral Social Dialogue Committees

3 A federation within federations

4 Our activities Actions / Campaigns Lobbying Sectoral Social Dialogue Projects

5 Sectoral Social Dialogue Civil Aviation since 1990 Inland Waterways since 1999 Railways since 1972 Road Transport since 1965 Sea Fishing since 1974 Maritime Transport since 1973 Ports (under construction)

6 Actions / Campaigns Dockers PORT PACKAGE PORT PACKAGE 2

7 Actions / Campaigns Brussels, 2005 Railways Demonstration European Transport Workers Federation Brussels, 2005 Luxembourg, 2005 Cabin Crew Action Action in support of Transport Public Services Brussels, 2007 Promotion of EU Seafarers employment Brussels, 2006 Road Action Day 7

8 Actions / Campaigns Brussels, 2008 European Transport Workers Federation Seminar on More and better jobs for EU seafarers Brussels, 2008 Seafarers demonstration Paris, 2008 Railwaymen against rail liberalisation 8

9 European Transport Workers Federation Projects Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport EWCs MASTER 9

10 European Transport Workers Federation Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport First cross sectoral approach to identify common problems and solutions Restructuring and developments in transport; Lisbon strategy and transport workers Transport and environment Infrastructure financing, state aids and the role of states 10

11 European Transport Workers Federation Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport The role of transport Transport infrastructure accessibility, mobility, cohesion Transport of freight people s needs, key in globalisation Transport of passengers social inclusion, public service Transport industry as a whole 5% direct employment, 7% GDP The impact of transport environment, safety, security 11

12 European Transport Workers Federation Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport Socially sustainable transport Territorial planning / Coordination system / Impact assessment Quality, affordable public transport Adequate financing Environmentally sustainable transport Modal shift Cooperation not competition Fair pricing 12

13 European Transport Workers Federation Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport Social policy for sustainability Put an end to labour cost cuttings strategies Re-regulate to ensure quality, avoid social dumping Respect core labour standards Promote meaningful European social dialogue Invest in high training standards, life long learning Improve job security, including in calls for tender Improve image of the sector 13

14 European Transport Workers Federation Trade Union Vision on Sustainable Transport We can not leave to the market finding the solutions Policy makers can not demission from their responsibilities Sustainability has also to be social Public service role has to be strengthened No action is not an option Transport workers must prepare alternative solutions which also protect jobs ITF Congress in

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16 European Transport Workers Federation Main motions: - Sustainable transport - Strong unions - European Social Dialogue - Strengthening the European social model - Financial crisis - European Works Councils - Women s Conference Resolution - SEE Transport Treaty 16

17 Structure of transport by mode of transport

18 Structure of transport by mode of transport

19 Why an EU Transport Policy for the South East Europe? EU has a direct interest as the region lies within the territory of the enlarged EU with 27 Member States Transport is an evident and suited area for substantial regional cooperation - an essential element of the Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP) Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP) is a European integration process and Transport policy in the Region can be far-reaching and quickly moving ahead as regards alignment on the acquis

20 The future Treaty builds on existing cooperation the Memorandum of Understanding on the development of the South East Europe Core Regional Transport Network of 11 June 2004 the Addendum for a South East European Railway Transport Area of 4 December 2007 the existing treaty for the energy community and for the European Common Aviation Area Agrrement (ECAA)

21 Purpose of the transport community to work gradually towards an integrated market for all transport modes (except aviation) in the Western Balkan Region, and for the alignment of relevant legislation with the Community acquis of the EU.

22 Scope of the negotiation The negotiation will focus on how and when the acquis communautaire in the relevant and/or related fields of the transport sector will be enforced. This will cover all aspects of the acquis communautaire according to a stepwise approach

23 Institutional arrangments Ministerial Council to take strategic decisions Regional Steering Committee to monitor the timely and coordinated implementation of the Transport Community Technical Committees responsible for the proper implementation per transport mode (including Environment) Social Forum to ensure a social dialogue Permanent Secretariatto provide administrative and technical support

24 It is important fortransport trade unions to lobbying their governments in order to: get timely information on the development of the negotiations push for the inclusion of a social chapter in the future Treaty.

25 Thank you! European Transport Workers Federation 25