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WE REPRESENT 200 TRANSPORT UNIONS
WE CONNECT UNIONS FROM 38 COUNTRIES

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The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers’ lives and futures.
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Final Regional Workshop of TU4BPT Project

On October 6th and 7th public transport unions from across Central and Eastern Europe met in Poznan for the final regional workshop of the Trade Unions for Better Public Transport project (TU4BPT). Hosted by Polish affiliate OZZKiM, the workshop delivered the final round of training for trade union representatives regarding the Twin Transition in public transport.
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20 years of the Maritime Labour Convention: progress for seafarers, but the job is far from done

On 18 September, the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) and the Federation of Transport, Petroleum and Agriculture Workers (OMEPEGE/FTPAW-SEK) brought trade unions, governments, international institutions and shipowners together in Athens to take stock of two decades of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – and, more importantly, to discuss what still needs to change.
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Workshops on Autonomous Vehicles in Public Transport Continue

The Urban Public Transport Committee’s project on autonomous vehicles in public transport continued last week, with workshops taking place in Slovakia, hosted by OZ KOVO, and the UK, hosted by Unite the Union. Both workshops brought together union reps from across the respective countries to discuss and strategise on the topic of autonomous vehicles.

Our Focus Areas

We stand with transport workers across Europe in the pursuit of safety, sustainability, corporate accountability, equality, rights and a say in the future of work.

policy

POLICY

The European Union has failed to correctly respond to the social, economic and political challenges created by liberalisation, deregulation, privatisation, globalisation.

equality

EQUALITIES

The ETF is committed to ensuring that every transport worker, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or nationality, enjoys dignity, fair conditions, and equal opportunities.

ACTION

Trade unions are working tirelessly to achieve improvements for working people. When our affiliates are taking to the streets, we mobilise with them.

JUST TRANSITION

The dual transformation toward sustainable mobility and digital innovation presents both opportunities and challenges for Europe's transport workers.

GOVERNANCE

Our policy positions, campaigns and actions are the result of democratic decision making and approval.