ETF is disappointed about the pressure and attempts coming from European institutions to minimize and reduce the right of strike and its impact. This can only lead to new social tensions.

Read more: ETF writes to EC about right of strike

Find enclosed the documents used at the ETF-ATM Committee plenary meeting.

Read more: Documents ETF-ATM Plenary meeting on 12-13/12/2011

As the first organisation representing ATM staff in Europe, the ETF considers possible mobility of ATCOs in Europe as a very important topic for the possible social consequences. With the set-up of FABs and the intention expressed by some European institutions, ATCO mobility can become a reality in the near future.

Read more: ETF Position Paper on ATCO Mobility

The role of the European social dialogue in the implementation of the SES

ETF, ATCEUC & CANSO, the European Social Partners for the Air Traffic Management, have organized a Conference on “The role of the European Social Dialogue in the implementation of the Single European Sky”. This conference, organized with the support of the EC, has been held on 16 and 17 November 2011 in Venice. The Conference has been a great success, having involved more then 120 experts of the ATM sector (from management & workers' side) and high level speakers from European Commission and Eurocontrol. Here you can find the Final Statement that include the Social Partners Action Plan and all the presentation used during the 2 days event.

Read more: Venice Conference