The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) express their profound shock at today’s serious rail accident in Toledo, Spain, and extend their deepest condolences and solidarity to everyone affected by this tragic event. Reports state that at least 64 people are believed to have died, with dozens injured – numbers that may rise.

Seafarers' working and living conditions are not only a matter of welfare; they are also fundamental to maritime safety and increasingly relevant to how maritime risk is assessed.

Last week , the ETF brought together European Works Council (EWC) representatives from logistics companies for a workshop on strengthening EWCs in the ir sector. The discussions focused on the