With EU elections in full swing, we present Fair Transport manifesto to Social Democrat leader Udo Bullmann’s S&D group has been a reliable ally over the past years, and he pledged to work with us for better conditions in the transport sector. Strong connections with MEPs are vital as we fight for Fair Transport in Europe, and we are reaching out to various parties. Press Release 25 May 2019
Could conditional maritime subsidies boost employment and training for European-based seafarers? At the ITF-OECD Summit on “Transport Connectivity for Regional Integration”, we discussed subsidies and non-European investment in the maritime and port industries. Subsidies are needed to protect Europe’s shipping sector from unfair competition, but they should be tied to the creation of jobs, decent conditions, training and the greening of the sector. News 24 May 2019
Women in Rail Women are seriously under-represented in the workforce of the European railway enterprises. The European social partners for rail are calling for action to promote better integration and participation of women in the railway sector. Campaign 23 May 2019
We’re taking the next step in our Stronger Together campaign against gender-based violence The ETF Women’s Committee urges all ETF trade unions to promote fair and violence-free workplaces for women transport workers in Europe. News 23 May 2019
Train Crew Campaign We’re fighting to keep on-board staff on European trains! This human presence is fundamental to assure the comfort and safety of all passengers, including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility. Campaign 23 May 2019
ETF’s Acting General Secretary Addresses ETUC Congress Livia Spera took to the podium with a strong message for delegates and Europe. “We are raising a red card to the European Commission. We can’t build a fairer Europe while transport workers are second class citizens!” News 22 May 2019
Global solidarity for port strikes in Italy Dockers everywhere deserve safe conditions, decent wages and a voice in automation! That’s exactly what Italian unions were bargaining for, but now national negotiations have broken down. Our Italian affiliates FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL and UILTRASPORTI have therefore decided to call a 24-hour national port strike. News 22 May 2019
Enforcement of road transport rules must be a top priority for the EU after elections With European elections starting in two days, IRU and ETF – the EU social partners for road transport – call on the European Commission and Parliament to put enforcement at the top of the EU transport agenda for the next legislative term. Statement 21 May 2019
ETF-IRU Joint statement – Social partners demand better regulation and digital enforcement in road transport (May 2019) resource 21 May 2019