Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has been a strategic priority for the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) since the ETF Congress in Barcelona in 2017, a commitment that was reaffirmed by
Work on river cruise vessels is often the topic of discussion, particularly in relation to working conditions, job security, and workplace challenges. However, despite its significance, there is still
With the pandemic, the climate crisis and technological advances, European Land Transport faces many key changes and challenges. To respond to these changes, the EU resorted to policies and financial
ETF’s “Social conditions in bus and coach transport in Europe” delves into what the sector needs to become more attractive and recall and retain skilled drivers. Driver shortage, drivers with an
The EU-funded PLATINA3 project will provide for targeted coordination and support activities to promote inland waterway transport (IWT) in Europe. Starting from January 2021, the project will run for
The waterborne transport sector in Europe – comprised of sea and inland waterways, locks and bridges, deep-sea and inland ports and terminals and fisheries – is a key catalyst for economic growth and
Increasing the sustainability and attractiveness of the maritime profession has been a goal of the EU for many years now. Safe, social and sustainable quality shipping is also a key priority for ETF
European Social Partners in the Civil Aviation sector adopted a two-year work programme 2018 – 2020, consisting of a general horizontal part and sub-parts for aircrew, air traffic management and
Road safety is one of the key priorities of the EU Institutions. For the past decade, the European Commission set the ambitious target to halve the number of road deaths but unfortunately progress