European Parliament strikes a deal on the Mobility Package, taking the lead in fighting social dumping! The EU Parliament has a deal on the Mobility Package, a massive reform of EU rules governing road transport. The ETF welcomes the compromise as a step ahead towards clearer and better rules. Press Release 4 Apr 2019
TASCS Final Report The “Towards A Sustainable Crewing System” (TASCS) project is concluded and its Final Report is available in English, French, German and Dutch. Publication 3 Apr 2019
ETF is moving forward! As we celebrate the success of our Fair Transport campaign, we are already at work creating the ETF of the future. A special conference gathered affiliates to set a course and explore new ways of working. Commitment was strong, and now it is time to build an even stronger federation for Europe’s transport workers! Statement 29 Mar 2019
Thousands of workers block Brussels for Fair Transport Workers from every corner of Europe and every transport sector brought our campaign to a dizzying end. Thousands marched on the European Commission demanding decent work and the end of social dumping. News 27 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day four It’s the final day of actions around Europe, and many affiliates start their journey to Brussels. Meanwhile, our rally in Strasbourg attracts the support of MEPs. News 26 Mar 2019
Transport workers, trade unions and MEPs all together for a Fair Transport Our Fair Transport action week is for workers and policymakers all over Europe. But of course the European Parliament is a very special audience for us. That is why hundreds of transport workers from different countries were in Strasbourg today for a demonstration with trade unions and MEPs. Event 26 Mar 2019
Switzerland: fighting for a fair visa policy for river cruise crews! ETF and Nautilus carried out action in Basel to demand fair conditions for workers in the booming river cruise business. Event 26 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day three The third day of our action week saw workers demanding fair transport on boats, underground, at ports and at airports… News 25 Mar 2019
European Dockers stand together in the fight for Fair Transport! ETF affiliates representing dockers have held simultaneous actions in three countries as part of the Fair Transport Europe action week. Today saw actions for fair pensions in Rotterdam, on lashing in Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and in support of drivers’ rights and tighter road inspections in Antwerp. News 25 Mar 2019