Amazon has a European Works Council, despite management Yesterday, the Amazon management and employee representatives of different European countries agreed on the establishment of a European Works Council. This council, with workers and employer representatives, will be informed and consulted on transnational company issues. Statement 12 May 2022
Launch of TRACE 2 for an efficient and harmonised enforcement of Mobility Package 1 The TRACE 2 Consortium kicks off project: TRACE 2 aims at developing content that can serve as a reliable common reference base for authorities and enforcers, as well as for drivers and transport undertakings. News 10 May 2022
ETF Congress focuses on future of transport work The ETF will hold its 6th Ordinary Congress from 24rd to 27th of May in Budapest, Hungary, under the theme “All Aboard: Destination Fair Transport!” More than 500 participants representing over 200 transport trade unions from 38 countries across Europe will discuss how to address the challenges in the transport sector in a way that ensures a fair future for transport workers. Press Release 10 May 2022
Drivers are people, not goods! – ETF on container hotels Container hotels are just that: containers built for drivers to sleep in – assimilating professional drivers to the goods they transport. For the ETF, the concept is yet another way for transport companies to circumvent EU law. News 5 May 2022
IWD22 – Destination: Fair Transport! This year, May 1 has extra special meaning for us because it coincides with the countdown to ETF Congress that will take place from May 24 – May 27 in Budapest, under the slogan All aboard! Destination: Fair Transport! News 2 May 2022
On-Demand Transport: Curse or Blessing? Dirk Schlömer, Urban Public Transport Committee Chair shares ETF’s views on on-demand transport. News 19 Apr 2022
ETF Railway Section calls for peace The Steering Committee of the ETF Railway Section condemns the war in Ukraine as we condemn all wars worldwide. Statement 15 Mar 2022
Stronger collective agreements and legislation way forward for bus & coach industry ETF study on “Social Conditions in Bus and Coach Transport in Europe” explores what it needs to become more attractive and recall and retain skilled drivers. News 15 Mar 2022