Press Release November 30, 2023 ETF Launches Manifesto: A New Deal for Fair Transport ETF announced the launch of the manifesto “A New Deal for Fair Transport,” today, ahead of the 2024 European Elections. This comprehensive manifesto outlines a series of critical demands aimed at reshaping the transport sector in Europe to ensure fairness, safety, and respect for all transport workers.
Opportunity to Tender November 29, 2023 Call for tender | Understanding the social impact of the green transition in the port sector ETF is looking for an expert to conduct research in the port sector on green transition with a particular focus on the state of the art of the green transition in European ports, the changes to be expected in the upcoming years and the possible consequences for the workforce in the long run, in terms of new jobs profiles, new skills needed, impact on health and safety.
News November 28, 2023 Demanding Fair Transport: ETF and IRU Seek Remuneration Calculator In the joint letter the ETF and IRU have shared with Commissioner Adina Vălean and Commissioner Nicolas Schmit, we called for the development of a remuneration calculator. This tool will be crucial for the enforcement of posting rules, providing clear and accessible information on remuneration standards across different countries. The calculator is expected to be a key resource in helping drivers, operators, and authorities; ensuring fair pay for road transport workers.
News November 27, 2023 ETF joined forces with partners for a Just Transition in Urban Public Transport ETF organized a Sustainable Connections urban public transport networking event on November 24, just a few days before World Sustainable Transport Day. The event was part of the Urban Public Transport Committee (UPTC) workplan and brought together trade unions, environmental organisations, public transport operators/employers, city organisations, active transport advocates and others.
News November 24, 2023 The workers behind the Black Friday discounts This Black Friday, as our inboxes are bursting with offers and savings from our favourite brands, ETF affiliates have been actively highlighting the workers behind the discounts! ETF Affiliates took action throughout Europe to show that the transport workers that make Black Friday happen have the support of their Unions to struggle for better wages and working conditions.
News November 24, 2023 Get Logistics Workers Home Safely! Logistics last mile delivery network in Europe presents a complex and challenging landscape for drivers, many of whom are not directly employed by directly by the big players likle Amazon. Instead, these drivers are part of a vast web of subcontracted companies.
Statement November 22, 2023 ETF stands for public rail freight, for the jobs and the planet The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is urging the European Union to halt its investigations into state aid for DB Cargo in Germany and SNCF Fret in France. This call for action is part of a broader campaign to safeguard the future of rail freight in Europe, a sector critical to the continent’s environmental and economic health.
News November 22, 2023 “Get Me Home Safely” Campaign for Railway Workers After a first take on the Aviation workers, ETF’s campaign “Get me Home Safely” focuses now on railway workers. A video on the safety of railway workers was unveiled this week, shedding light on the often-overlooked issue of safe commuting for railway employees, especially women.
Issues Supply Chain Crisis – Current State of Play ETF takes a look at the hows and why of the supply chain crisis.
Press Release EU takes long-overdue first step towards fair platform work Early signals indicate that tomorrow’s European Commission proposal on the platform work will in part make good on their promise to improve the working conditions of platform workers. ETF reacts…
Issues Green and Social Transport Social issues and environmental concerns are two sides of the same coin. Fighting social dumping and climate action is one and the same struggle.
Issues Protecting the workers behind online platforms Platform work is challenging existing labour laws and regulations protecting workers. In this new setting, the ETF and its affiliates are fighting to ensure fair working conditions and employee status for platform workers.