Unions are at the table as European Parliament ushers in new Labour Authority MEPs have formally signed off on a proposal to create a new European Labour Authority to oversee fair application of EU labour laws to workers who move around Europe. A huge step forward! Trade unions will have a major role in the powerful new body. But there is more work to do, so that transport workers are fully covered. Statement 17 Apr 2019
ETF is moving forward! As we celebrate the success of our Fair Transport campaign, we are already at work creating the ETF of the future. A special conference gathered affiliates to set a course and explore new ways of working. Commitment was strong, and now it is time to build an even stronger federation for Europe’s transport workers! Statement 29 Mar 2019
Thousands of workers block Brussels for Fair Transport Workers from every corner of Europe and every transport sector brought our campaign to a dizzying end. Thousands marched on the European Commission demanding decent work and the end of social dumping. News 27 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day three The third day of our action week saw workers demanding fair transport on boats, underground, at ports and at airports… News 25 Mar 2019
European Dockers stand together in the fight for Fair Transport! ETF affiliates representing dockers have held simultaneous actions in three countries as part of the Fair Transport Europe action week. Today saw actions for fair pensions in Rotterdam, on lashing in Hamburg and Bremerhaven, and in support of drivers’ rights and tighter road inspections in Antwerp. News 25 Mar 2019
Fair Transport action week: day two Day 2 of our international action week sees another impressive mix of actions, debate and personal stories – as ever more workers start the trip to Brussels for our demonstration on 27 March. News 24 Mar 2019
YTF Convoy: From Oslo to Brussels for Fair Transport in Europe! Our Norwegian affiliate Yrkestrafikkforbundet is driving a Fair Transport lorry to Brussels for our huge demo on 27 March. Read about their journey and the transport workers they meet on the way. News 23 Mar 2019
Germany’s ver.di joins the movement for Fair Transport in Europe ETF president Frank Moreels took the Fair Transport message to Germany for ver.di’s transport conference. Ver:di committed to mobilise for our massive demonstration in Brussels. Event 20 Mar 2019