ETF Challenges EU New Proposal on Bus and Coach Drivers’ Working Hours The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) organized a rally in protest against new rules on driving and rest times of bus and coach drivers. In front of the EU Commission, in Brussels, various MEPs and ETF affiliates from 6 countries spoke about the dangers of rules that will push driver fatigue further. News 14 Nov 2023
Serbia: Unite against the discrimination of cabin crew in Air Serbia! In recent months, the Central Union of Aeronautical Stewardesses and Stewards (JSSSV) of Serbia has faced an unprecedented challenge. The dedicated union activists, including the President of JSSSV, have come under immense pressure for their union activities within Air Serbia. This troubling situation arose after collective bargaining negotiations collapsed earlier this year, and management unsuccessfully interfered in the latest cabin crew union elections. Statement 2 Nov 2023
ETF present at the Amazon Summit ‘ETF members are working hard to change the sector, which is crucial for our economies and societies at large’, stated Frank Moreels. It is in this framework that the ETF has developed a manifesto outlining our priorities for the sector, which was launched on the occasion of the recent Logistics Action Days. News 30 Oct 2023
ETF Launches “Get Me Home Safely Campaign” for Civil Aviation Workers The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has taken a step in advocating for the safety and well-being of civil aviation workers with the launch of its “Get Me Home Safely Campaign” for the Aviation sector. A video on the safety of aviation workers was unveiled during a joint webinar with the Airport Regions Council (ARC), shedding light on the often-overlooked issue of safe commuting for airport employees, especially women. In the next weeks, new videos will be released. News 27 Oct 2023
ETF priorities for the Revision of Driving License Directive Along with the ETF, various MEPs have spoken out against the approach to reduce minimum age for driving licenses as a solution to labor shortage in the road transport sector. As they pointed out, amending the Directive will not solve the driver shortage. In ETF’s opinion, the only way to solve the professional driver shortage is to improve wages and working conditions, as evidenced by the fact that average age for truck and bus drivers is approximately 50. Publication 26 Oct 2023
Joint Statement: Urgent Call for Accelerated Implementation of RRF in Urban Public Transport On October 24, ETF/UITP issued a joint statement (under downloads above) on the on the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. This statement called on the European Commission and the Member States to speed up the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans in the area of urban public transport. It was sent to wide range of EU stakeholders including European Commission and Parliament and member states permanent representatives. Statement 24 Oct 2023
ETF actions in defense of drivers’ breaks, rest time and road safety The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is taking a stand against the proposed revision of driving and rest time rules, which could compromise the safety and the welfare of bus and coach drivers across Europe. Press Release 23 Oct 2023