European Transport Workers Federation European sectoral social dialogue

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European Transport Workers’ Federation European sectoral social dialogue – achievements in the transport sector:

European Transport Workers’ Federation European sectoral social dialogue – achievements in the transport sector: the workers’ perspective Bucharest, 25 -26 January 2011 Eduardo Chagas, ETF General Secretary

European Transport Workers’ Federation • European Social Dialogue – the framework • European Sectoral

European Transport Workers’ Federation • European Social Dialogue – the framework • European Sectoral Social Dialogue in Transport o An example - ESSD in Railways o Another example – ESSD in Ports • The ETF views on ESSD and the way ahead 2

European Transport Workers’ Federation Definition of social dialogue “All types of negotiation, consultation or

European Transport Workers’ Federation Definition of social dialogue “All types of negotiation, consultation or simply exchange of information between, or among, representatives of governments, employers and workers, on issues of common interest relating to economic and social policy” 3

European Transport Workers’ Federation Legal basis Very strong mandate for social dialogue = embedded

European Transport Workers’ Federation Legal basis Very strong mandate for social dialogue = embedded in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) – articles 152, 154, 155 N. B. Full texts of EU legislation can be found at www. eur-lex. eu (all EU languages). 4

European Transport Workers’ Federation Forms of EU social dialogue TRIPARTITE – Governments/Commission Workers (ETUC,

European Transport Workers’ Federation Forms of EU social dialogue TRIPARTITE – Governments/Commission Workers (ETUC, Eurocadres) Employers (Business. Europe + CEEP + UAPME BIPARTITE – Cross industry – ETUC + Business. Europe + CEEP + UAPME Sectoral – European Trade Union Federations + Employers Sectoral Federations 5

European Transport Workers’ Federation Topics • no precise definition • issues of common interest

European Transport Workers’ Federation Topics • no precise definition • issues of common interest • examples: working time & working conditions education, (vocational) training equal opportunities social security. . . 6

European Transport Workers’ Federation Outcomes I (qualitative) • better understanding • consensus building •

European Transport Workers’ Federation Outcomes I (qualitative) • better understanding • consensus building • capacity building ü to promote sectoral interests ü to act in an autonomous way ü social dialogue at company / national level 7

European Transport Workers’ Federation Outcomes II (quantitative) • Agreements ü framework agreements ü autonomous

European Transport Workers’ Federation Outcomes II (quantitative) • Agreements ü framework agreements ü autonomous agreements • Recommendations ü framework of action ü guidelines / codes of conduct ü policy orientations • Exchange of information ü joint opinions ü declarations 8

European Transport Workers’ Federation Functioning / obstacles • Difference in legal framework of industrial

European Transport Workers’ Federation Functioning / obstacles • Difference in legal framework of industrial relations • Different structures • Different expectations (goals) • Lack of mandate (employers) • Balance of power (workers) • Amateurism / insufficient education 9

European Transport Workers’ Federation Sectoral Social Dialogue in Transport • • Civil Aviation –

European Transport Workers’ Federation Sectoral Social Dialogue in Transport • • Civil Aviation – since 1990 Inland Waterways – since 1999 Railways – since 1972 Road Transport – since 1965 Sea Fishing – since 1974 Maritime Transport – since 1973 Ports (2011? ) 10

European Transport Workers’ Federation Some examples of agreements reached in the framework of SSDCs:

European Transport Workers’ Federation Some examples of agreements reached in the framework of SSDCs: RAILWAYS • ETF/CER Agreement on certain aspects of the working conditions of railway mobile workers assigned to interoperable cross-border services • ETF/CER Agreement on the European license for drivers carrying out a cross border interoperability services • Representation and better integration of women in the different professions of the railway sector ROAD TRANSPORT • Joint ETF/IRU recommendations on employment and training in logistics • ETF and IRU common criteria for rest facilities SEA FISHERIES • ETF/EUROPÊCHE/COGECA Agreement on a social clause to be included in fisheries agreements with third countries • REFOPE 11

European Transport Workers’ Federation MARITIME TRANSPORT • ETF/ECSA agreement to work on the transposition

European Transport Workers’ Federation MARITIME TRANSPORT • ETF/ECSA agreement to work on the transposition of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006 into EU law • ETF/ECSA European agreement on the organisation of working time of seafarers • ETF/ECSA Career path mapping CIVIL AVIATION • ETF/ACI Europe Joint Statement on Quality, Safety and Training in the ground-handling sector • ETF/ ERA/IACA/AEA/ECA European agreement on the organisation of working time of mobile staff in civil aviation • ETF/CANSO Statement on the Community Air Traffic Controller Licence draft Directive INLAND WATERWAYS • ETF/UINF Joint project on training • ETF/EBU current negotiations on working time for Inland Navigation 12

European Transport Workers’ Federation The Social Partners in the Railway Sector • Community of

European Transport Workers’ Federation The Social Partners in the Railway Sector • Community of European Railways and Infrastructure managers (CER) • European Infrastructure Managers (EIM) since 2005 • European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) 13

European Transport Workers’ Federation Social dialogue in Railways: the structure PLENARY 1 x year

European Transport Workers’ Federation Social dialogue in Railways: the structure PLENARY 1 x year 27 + 27 participants BUREAU 8 members 4 + 4 participants Working group II Working group I Employability Training Equal opportunities Adaptability of companies Interoperability Negotiations Article 139 14

European Transport Workers’ Federation ACTIVITIES • Negotiations of European agreements • Consultation be the

European Transport Workers’ Federation ACTIVITIES • Negotiations of European agreements • Consultation be the European Commission on Commission’s initiatives with social impact • Consultation by the European Railway Agency on all proposals with a social dimension • Joint declarations (e. g. Eurovignette-Directive, mid-term review of the White Paper on European Transport Policy, for faster internalization of external costs) • Joint recommendations (e. g. better integration and representation of women in the rail sector (signed June 2007) • Joint projects (e. g. interoperability of personnel, adaptability of undertakings, employability of workers, new technologies in training, social dialogue in the new Member States, integration of women in railway professions, developments in rail freight sector and impact on personnel) 15

European Transport Workers’ Federation Towards a SSDC in ports /1 • The only ETF

European Transport Workers’ Federation Towards a SSDC in ports /1 • The only ETF Section without a SSDC • ETF demands to employers • The struggle against PP 1 and PP 2: confrontation but also dialogue! • The « post PPs » consultation process: a significant step towards the formalization of dialogue, identification of common objectives and common interest for social peace in the EU port sector • One question: why such sudden interest from employers and Commission for a SSDC in the sector? 16

European Transport Workers’ Federation Towards a SSDC in ports /2 Two significant events •

European Transport Workers’ Federation Towards a SSDC in ports /2 Two significant events • The ETF TRUST project (April 2007): • Common interest on a sustainable port sector • ETF workshop on training and qualifications in ports (February 2009): • Initiation of a dialogue on one of the core issues for the upcoming Committee 17

European Transport Workers’ Federation ETF approach to EU sectoral social dialogue • ETF values

European Transport Workers’ Federation ETF approach to EU sectoral social dialogue • ETF values EU sectoral social dialogue: SSDCs where ETF is involved are amongst the most productive ones, also in terms of binding instruments • ESSD as a policy instrument complementary to legislation and negotiation • ESSD must contribute to and promote growth, quality jobs, social Europe and sustainable transport policy • Important to build long-lasting trust between employers and trade unions, find balanced solutions to social questions, develop social cohesion at EU and national levels 18

European Transport Workers’ Federation Improving the framework in which EU SSD takes place: •

European Transport Workers’ Federation Improving the framework in which EU SSD takes place: • ETF response to the ESSD revision carried out by the European Commission • ETF internal debate and workshop held during the ETF 2009 Congress • Debate within the various SSDCs where ETF is represented 19

European Transport Workers’ Federation ETF priorities for change • Low participation from new Member

European Transport Workers’ Federation ETF priorities for change • Low participation from new Member States: difficulties in the application of texts resulting from Social Partners’ autonomous negotiations • SSDCs not always properly involved in impact assessment studies and in dossiers having social implications • Employers’ organisations often lack the will to tackle substantial issues and/or do not have full mandate to negotiate 20

European Transport Workers’ Federation The way forward • More focus on binding agreements •

European Transport Workers’ Federation The way forward • More focus on binding agreements • On social aspects related to transport: social dialogue first! • Promotion of sustainable transport through sectoral social dialogue • Providing capacity building to social partners in countries with young industrial relations systems • Better interconnection between dialogue and negotiations at national level (need for mature industrial relations in ALL EU countries) • Better defining the actors 21

European Transport Workers’ Federation For more information on European Sectoral Social Dialogue texts: ETUC

European Transport Workers’ Federation For more information on European Sectoral Social Dialogue texts: ETUC http: //www. etuc. org/r/59 ETUI http: //www. worker-participation. eu/EU-Social-Dialogue ILO http: //www. ilo. org/public/english/dialogue/index. htm EC http: //ec. europa. eu/socialdialogue 22

European Transport Workers’ Federation Actions / Campaigns ØSolidarity actions with affiliates in need Ø

European Transport Workers’ Federation Actions / Campaigns ØSolidarity actions with affiliates in need Ø Budapest Airport ØDismissals in LOT ØITF Weeks of action ØPort of Trieste and Turkish drivers MULTUMESC! ØTransport Treaty for South East Europe www. etf-europe. org 23