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One of the current challenges for the Fisheries Section has been the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This policy is based on the reduction in the fishing capacity of the European fleet, huge reductions in several fishing quotas, the establishment of recovery plans, namely for cod and hake, and changes in the socio economic instruments. Furthermore, the concept of effort regulation via a limit for the number of days at sea has been introduced - despite its rejection by the ETF, which expresses serious concerns avout unsafe working practices and insufficient rest periods. This reform had severe implications on fishermen throughout Europe and the ETF Fisheries Section has been active in designing proposals to counteract those consequences.
01 Jul 2008
ETF meets EU policy makers over the crisis of the Fisheries Sector
On 26 June 2008 an ETF delegation met Commissioner J. Borg’s Head of Cabinet, Mr Tabone. During the meeting ETF had the occasion to state its views on the crisis affecting the fisheries sector alongside workers’ priorities and demands. Employed...
19 Oct 2007
New European handbook for the safety of fishermen
Social Partners in the Sea Fisheries sector have produced a handbook aimed at all European fishermen for the prevention of accidents and the enhancement of their safety.
The booklet is the result of a EU-funded study conducted by an expert team...
25 Jun 2007
ETF response to the Green Paper on EU Maritime Policy: publication launched
In a publication released today, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) warns the Commission that the human factor should be thoroughly considered in Europe’s future road map for a more competitive and socially sustainable maritime...
14 Jun 2007
ETF welcomes ILO Convention for Fisheries
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) warmly welcomes the ILO Convention for Fisheries known as The Work in Fishing Convention (n°188), for which trade unions worldwide have battled for long.
The Convention - adopted today by 437...
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