Gräfenhausen strikers demonstrate that supply chain accountability is possible through workers’ solidarity Truck drivers who were striking in Gräfenhausen, Germany, brought their collective action to a successful conclusion on Friday (September 29). In a historic victory the drivers will receive money owed to them and Polish consortium Lukmaz, Agmaz and Imperia has agreed to forfeit legal action against them. The company had pressed criminal charges and civil claim against the drivers who were on strike at the rest area near Gräfenhausen for over ten weeks following a similar collective action in April. Statement 3 Oct 2023
ETF Announces Pan-European “Logistics Action Days” in October The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) announces the upcoming “Logistics Action Days,” a pan-European initiative set to take place over the first two weeks of October. This series of events aims to shed light on the essential yet often overlooked role of logistics workers in our economies and advocate for their rights and well-being. Press Release 29 Sep 2023
Italian Ground Handlers on Strike: A Crisis in Social Dialogue and Workers’ Rights The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) stands in full solidarity with the ground handling workers of Italy and its affiliate unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, and UILTRASPORTI. It is essential for governments to support social dialogue and the rights of workers. The ETF calls upon the Italian government to honor its constitutional obligations. It is not the time to undermine workers; it’s the time to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve these long-standing issues. Statement 29 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