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WE ARE THE VOICE OF OVER 5 MILLION TRANSPORT WORKERS
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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ETF stands in Solidarity with Slovak Railway Workers

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) stands shoulder to shoulder with the workers of the Railway Workers’ Trade Union (OZŽ) who are rallying today in Bratislava for decent wages and for adequate public funding of the railway network. The ETF expresses its solidarity with them, and shares their concerns regarding the chronic underinvestment of railways in Slovakia that railway workers unfortunately have to make up for.
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Belgian UPT Unions Discuss Autonomous Vehicles

The Urban Public Transport Committee’s project on autonomous vehicles in public transport held another workshop on November 10th, aimed at Belgian trade unionists. The workshop, which was co-organised with ACOD-CGSP, ACV CSC Public Services, and BTB UBT, brought together over 70 unions delegates in public transport from across Belgium.
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ETF unions meet in Brussels for the aviation week

From 2 to 5 November 2026, aviation trade union representatives from across Europe gathered in Brussels for the governance meetings of the ETF Civil Aviation Section. We kicked off the week with the Steering Committee, followed by meetings of the Joint Aircrew (JAC), Air Traffic Management (ATMC) and Ground Staff (GSC) Committees. We continued with the Civil Aviation Section meeting on Wednesday, focusing on horizontal priorities affecting workers across the aviation sector, and concluded the week on Thursday with the annual plenary of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Civil Aviation.

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.