When trade union optimism pays off: nemlig.com’s drivers get their fair due at long last Recently, Danish union 3F Transport secured a collective bargaining agreement for nemlig.com’s workers. The ETF caught up with Jan Villadsen, Chairman of 3F Transport and ETF Vice-President to discuss their recent win. News 9 Mar 2023
Unions want to tackle third-party violence surge in public transport Recent events have highlighted the continued risk of third-party violence in public transport. Governments and employers must provide concrete solutions that ensure maximum safety for transport workers and minimise the risk of third-party violence. News 9 Mar 2023
Get ME home safely: Unions demand safe commuting for women transport workers Get ME home safely: ETF and transport unions across Europe advocate for safe commuting as a political, employer, and local community obligation. Press Release 8 Mar 2023
Get ME home safely: Safe commuting to and from work for transport workers Get ME home safely: A campaign for safe commuting to and from work for transport workers. Campaign 6 Mar 2023
ETF takes a stand for democracy and public transport ahead of 2024 EU elections On February 28, a group of EU MEPs, transport workers, and unions protested the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road without involving the Council and the European Parliament. News 2 Mar 2023
Solidarity statement from ETF following railway accident in Greece The ETF expresses our profound sadness and distress over the tragic collision of a passenger and freight train in Greece last night, resulting so far in the loss of 36 lives and leaving many more injured. Statement 1 Mar 2023
Lowering minimum driving age won’t solve professional driver shortage; only improving working conditions will The ETF reacts to the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Directive on Driving Licences. Statement 1 Mar 2023
Public Service Obligations (PSO) Guidelines: The European Commission’s push for liberalisation The European Commission is undemocratically attempting to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament. Issues 27 Feb 2023
Transport workers and unions rally for democracy: ETF protests European Commission’s attempt to force public transport liberalisation On 28 February, the ETF will take action in Brussels to protest the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament. News 21 Feb 2023