Social Dumping in Rail The ETF Railway Section campaign “Stop social dumping – for safe and social rail transport in Europe” wants safe and social rail transport. Campaign 19 Mar 2019
ERTMS – a new technology for the railway sector. Anticipating its IMpact on Employment and Social Conditions. AIMESC Final Report (2011) resource 18 Mar 2019
ETF visits Polish railway trade unions to discuss social dumping cases in the region Railway workers in Poland face difficulties caused by liberalisation, excessive workload and dangerous conditions. We pledged to stand together for Fair Transport! News 31 Jan 2019
ETF backs Italian railway workers in strike action Italian unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti called a strike on Friday 26 October to fight for social protection and decent working conditions in the railway sector. News 29 Oct 2018
What is Social Dumping in Rail? Social dumping occurs when companies abuse the opportunities offered by the free movement within the single market to undercut or evade existing labour standards and regulations, or to take unfair advantage of loopholes in the legislation. Europ’s railways market has many situations where social dumping can and does occur. Info 29 May 2018
Working on Rail Freight Corridors International rail freight corridors could transform Europe’s rail employment landscape, but competition between public and private operators could erode working conditions. Our research is helping ETF affiliates prepare for the change. Publication 19 Mar 2013
ERTMS – a new technology in rail and its social impact The European Rail Traffic Management System is an initiative backed by the European Union to enhance cross-border interoperability and the related signaling equipment by creating a single Europe-wide standard for train control and command systems. What will ERTMS mean for the working conditions of train drivers, traffic controllers and rolling stock maintenance personnel? Publication 19 Apr 2009