Rail industry worker shortage crisis: Why better working conditions are vital As the worker shortage crisis in the rail industry continues, rail workers across Europe are taking action to demand better working conditions and increased investment in staff. News 14 Apr 2023
Major global brands implicated in blatant violation of drivers’ rights as wildcat strike continues Major multinationals and the European Commission can no longer ignore the widespread rights violations and profiteering from cheap subcontracted labour exposed by the wildcat truckers’ strike currently underway in Gräfenhausen, Germany. Press Release 12 Apr 2023
Solidarity statement for cross-border drivers striking at Gräfenhausen in Germany Transport workers across Europe and around the world have been inspired by the courage and willingness to fight of the Georgian and Uzbekistani truck drivers who have been striking for the past two weeks against inhumane conditions and the failure of Polish transport consortium Lukmaz, Agmaz and Imperia to pay their wages. Statement 12 Apr 2023
Solidarity statement for cross-border drivers striking at Gräfenhausen in Germany resource 12 Apr 2023
ETF Conference on the Future of Train Driving in Brussels on 26 April ETF’s Conference on the Future of Train Driving in Brussels on 26 April will gather train drivers and policymakers to exchange views on the Train Drivers Directive and how we can ensure a safe and sustainable future for train driving. Don’t miss out; register today! Event 7 Apr 2023
ETF takes part in EU Expert Group on Urban Mobility to address issues in public transport ETF is actively involved in the Expert Group on Urban Mobility’s sub-group on public transport and shared mobility, which is working towards the implementation of the New EU Urban Mobility Framework. News 5 Apr 2023
Solidarity with workers across Germany taking strike action for fair pay ETF expresses solidarity with ver.di and EVG, as well as all workers across Germany taking strike action for fair wages. Statement 27 Mar 2023
EU rail experts, ETF and CER, call for safe and feasible Train Drivers Directive Revision ETF and CER have issued a joint recommendation for the revision of the Train Drivers Directive outlining suggestions for a certification scheme and communication approach that ensures railway safety, operational efficiency, and workers’ health and safety. Press Release 16 Mar 2023