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Only 22% of transport workers are women, which makes transport one of the most gender segregated sectors of the economy.

Transport jobs are gradually becoming more open to women, but the workplace culture in many transport industries is still male-focused. Furthermore, the sector has a lot of work to do to ensure that women have equal access to employment with equal pay and career opportunities. Women transport workers also face shocking levels of harassment and violence. Until these problems are addressed, women’s participation and leadership in the sector will not improve significantly.

The ETF Women’s Committee strives for the improvement of women’s employment and quality of work. We campaign for a violence-free workplace and fight against the social dumping and precarious work that affect women transport workers.

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News April 25, 2025

ETF Launches Questionnaire to Support LGBTQI+ Transport Workers

The European Transport Workers’ Federation has launched a new questionnaire aimed at gathering crucial insights into the experiences, needs, and challenges of LGBTQI+ workers within the transport sector. This initiative is part of the ETF’s ongoing commitment to fostering equality, inclusivity, and respect for all workers.

News April 11, 2025

In Conversation with Leon: Join the Movement for Diversity and Inclusion in the Transport Industry

In this interview, Leon shares his insights on the importance of trade union work in protecting the rights of queer individuals, the challenges faced by the community in the workplace, and the critical role of education and awareness in fostering a more inclusive society. This interview is part of a series of actions to prepare the upcoming ETF Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity “We Are All Equally Different”, taking place on June 27, 2025, in Paris.

News April 8, 2025

ETF Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity – Paris, June 2025

The rise of far-right ideologies has worsened institutionalised discrimination, creating toxic anti-LGBTQI+ narratives and policies that threaten the lives of marginalized groups. ETF is committed to combating these divisive, populist narratives and ensuring that trade unions play a pivotal role in supporting equality and inclusivity, especially for those who face harassment in the workplace based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity.