Info Social dialogue in UPT: our achievements We work with our social partners to promote the use of public transport, to improve working conditions, and to strengthen women’s representation. Over the years, we’ve developed a number of joint statements, recommendations and positions. Check out our achievements!
Projects Digital transformation and social dialogue in Urban Public Transport We shape digital transformation in urban public transport. The final report of our joint project “Digital transformation and social dialogue in Urban Public Transport in Europe” is out and available in 7 languages (EN, ES, FR, DE, HU, IT, PL).
Publication Social conditions in urban public transport companies in Europe The link between awarding processes and working conditions is a constant topic of debate between trade unions and employers.
Statement October 19, 2021 COP26: ETF & UITP call on EU to put public transport at the heart of climate talks Public transport has a leading role to play in achieving the green transition. It is now time for the European decision-makers to recognise its key role and prioritise our sector in their national plans.
Statement April 20, 2021 Death threats, a police raid and possible lawsuits: it’s time for the Romanian government to stop intimidation tactics and engage in social dialogue In a statement today, the ETF Executive Committee condemns the attacks on trade union USLM and calls on the Romanian government to engage in genuine and systematic social dialogue.
Publication March 18, 2021 Shaping digital transformation in public transport: ETF and UITP’s joint recommendations for a just transition ETF and UITP, social partners in urban public transport, adopt joint recommendations on digital transformation and social dialogue in urban public transport in Europe.
News March 17, 2021 Romanian Ministry of Transport must engage in social dialogue with Bucharest metro workers and withdraw redundancy plans ETF urges the Romanian government to engage with USLM, guarantee the security of USLM President, respect metro employees’ right to social dialogue and withdraw redundancy plans.
Event October 22, 2020 Digital Transformation and Social Dialogue in Urban Public Transport in Europe – Final Conference European Social Partners in Urban Public Transport held the final conference of their joint project ‘Digital Transformation and Social Dialogue in Urban Public Transport in Europe’. Discussions during the final conference revolved around the presentation of the research results and the future joint recommendations of ETF and UITP with all parties highlighting the importance of an inclusive and participatory approach to digital transformation.
Event October 5, 2020 15/10 Conference – Digital Transformation and Social Dialogue in Urban Public Transport ETF and UITP are organising the final conference of the project ‘Digital transformation and social dialogue in urban public transport in Europe’ on 15 October online.
News September 29, 2020 Solidarity with public transport workers striking in Germany Public transport workers all over Germany have gone on strike to fight for fair working conditions. ETF stands in solidarity! ver.di has been calling for a national framework collective bargaining agreement since March, but VKA has spoken out against negotiations despite ver.di’s justified demands.
News September 14, 2020 UTP social partners ETF & UITP discuss COVID-19 & implementation of social dialogue work programme Social partners in urban public transport, ETF and UITP, virtually came together last week to discuss issues affecting urban public transport workers, the impact of the pandemic and the implementation of their joint work programme.
News October 4, 2019 Trade unions and employers discuss digital changes in public transport operations
News February 7, 2019 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.
News November 9, 2018 Trade unions, employers and municipalities meet in Sofia and Prague to discuss challenges in urban public transport in Central and Eastern Europe
Publication December 22, 2016 Practical ideas to increase women’s participation in urban public transport WISE II offers data on the development of women’s employment, and examples of actions to promote it.
Publication September 22, 2015 Social conditions in urban public transport companies in Europe The link between awarding processes and working conditions is a constant topic of debate between trade unions and employers.
Statement November 14, 2014 Social partners for urban public transport back sustainable taxis Denouncing the unfair business practices of Uber and similar platforms.
Statement April 4, 2014 Social Partners Release Joint Recommendations on Women’s Employment in UPT ETF and UIPT aim to increase share of women up to at least 25% by 2020 and to 40% in 2035.
Publication September 22, 2011 Women’s employment in urban public transport – a European perspective EU-funded WISE 1 project investigated women’s employment and gender equality in European public transport companies, associations and trade unions.