Young transport workers in Europe survey

Who are you, young transport workers in Europe? We are curious to know what you think about your work and the future of the sector. What are some of the main issues you face at work and are trade unions there to help you overcome them? How can we do better? Please fill in our short survey!

General Strike in France: ETF stands in solidarity!

We stand with our French affiliates and support their national strike. May their voices be heard! Solidarity.

Urban Public Transport Workshop shows that Trade Union involvement is key in “Going Digital”

ETF and UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, held the workshop “Digital transformation in maintenance and its impact on work in urban public transport” on 20 and 21 November 2019 in Paris to discuss the impact of digitalisation on the public transport sector. 

Time’s Up for Violence Against Women!

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, ETF’s Acting General Secretary, Livia Spera, has joined other women trade union leaders in signing a letter to the European Commission President-designate Ursula von der Leyen, and Equality Commissioner-designate, Helena Dalli, on their proposals to increase EU action against violence against women.

World Toilet Day 2019: Toilet rights are a human right!

The lack of accessible sanitation facilities and sufficient break times is an issue that heavily affects transport workers in all sectors. That’s why today of all days especially, the ETF calls for safe, decent and sufficient toilets and other sanitation facilities for all transport workers in Europe.

Trade unions and employers discuss digital changes in public transport operations

Transport workers for climate justice

ETF joins the Global Action Week for Climate and calls for climate justice for transport workers!

Final report on Social Dialogue in Central and Eastern Europe is out!

ETF supports Dutch transport workers in strike for fair pensions

Dutch workers are fighting for the right to enjoy their pension in good time, and without financial worries. As transport workers stand united, there will be no bus, train, tram or metro driving that day in the Netherlands.

Urban Public Transport Committee Elects New Chair

Susanne Gällhagen of the Swedish union Kommunal is the new President. She is the first woman to chair the Urban Public Transport Committee.

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.

Fair Transport action week: day four

It’s the final day of actions around Europe, and many affiliates start their journey to Brussels. Meanwhile, our rally in Strasbourg attracts the support of MEPs.

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…

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.

Fair Transport action week: day one

The first day of our Fair Transport action week is behind us and ETF affiliates have already taken part all over Europe. We are astonished at the support that we got in only 36 hours.

It’s time to take Fair Transport Europe to the next level!

In just one month, thousands of workers will be converge on Brussels for a huge demo to mark the high point of our Fair Transport Europe campaign against social dumping. We will march through the city and raise our voice to demand that politicians and employers put an end to exploitation and unfair competition!

Trade unions and employers debate challenges in urban public transport in Poland and the Baltics

Workshop in Warsaw gathers participants from four countries and the European Commission for discussions about the future of public transport in the region and the role of collective bargaining.

Romanian subway workers win fight for better pay

Romanian metro workers have won a victory at the Bucharest subway operator Metrorex. After a long dispute, which involved the threat of a general strike and the resignation of the Romanian Minister of Transport, the company management and our affiliate USLM (ATU Romania) agreed on a 20% wage increase for the 2018-2019 period.

Japanese transport workers’ delegation visits ETF

They learned about the struggles of European transport workers, the ETF, and the main activities within the railway section.

Trade unions, employers and municipalities meet in Sofia and Prague to discuss challenges in urban public transport in Central and Eastern Europe

Uber is a transport company – ECJ backs professional drivers

Today’s ruling is a real victory for professional drivers across Europe – whether they work for Uber or more traditional companies.

ETF meets Commissioner Thyssen to address social issues in transport

Trade unions must act now on climate change

Urban transport workers battle privatisation

ITF acting general secretary takes action on members’ concerns

Kommunal wins employers’ dispute after nine days of strike action in Sweden