President von der Leyen must back support of social partners with action! Following the SOTEU 2023, the European Transport Workers’ Federation calls on the EC President, Ursula von der Leyen, and the European Commission at large, to back statements of support for social partners and trade unions with bold and substantive actions, policy and legislation. Statement 14 Sep 2023
MSC announces takeover of HHLA terminal group The future of Hamburg port workers should not be put at risk! ETF calls on the Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) – the world’s largest container line – to commit to preserving jobs, fair working conditions and respecting the collective agreement in case of taking the German terminal group Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA). News 14 Sep 2023
ETF Resolution of support for International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – EN resource 14 Sep 2023
Driving the future: a Just Transition to smart and sustainable mobility Faced with the major challenge of reducing emissions from transportation, transport and manufacturing workers have built a solid platform to develop joint Just Transition strategies for 20 million workers in the mobility ecosystem. Their first joint project concludes today. News 8 Sep 2023
ETF Solidarity after railway accident in Italy ETF in solidarity with Italian Unions after 5-death tragedy in Italy’s railway. A serious rail accident occurred last night on the railway line between Brandizzo and Chivasso, Italy. Five railway infrastructure maintenance workers died, and 3 other workers were injured. Statement 1 Sep 2023
Climate change and transport – A Toolkit for Transport trade unions This “ETF Climate Change Toolkit for Transport Trade Unions” aims to raise awareness among ETF affiliates of climate change as a core trade union issue. Transport trade unions cannot wait but must act proactively in the interest of their members to ensure just transition. News 1 Sep 2023