Joint Letter Urges EU Commission to Halt Investigations and Support Rail Freight A coalition of European Parliament members and trade unions, including ETF and its affiliates, have jointly penned a letter to the European Commission, expressing their grave concerns about ongoing investigations into rail freight operators of France and Germany, and calling for decisive action to support the rail freight sector’s growth and sustainability. News 23 Oct 2023
ETF and partners push for Enhanced Van Driver Training The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), the International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP), and the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) unite in a powerful call to Members of the European Parliament (MEP) to support enhanced driver training for professional van drivers and the revision of the EU Driving Licence Directive. Statement 19 Oct 2023
“Team Hub!” releases report on e-commerce business and employment trends in Europe. Team Hub!, a consortium of universities, research institutes, and trade unions from nine EU countries, has published an excellent report on business and employment trends in the e-commerce sector. The report is an up-to-date comparative overview of business and employment trends in the e-commerce sector. News 9 Oct 2023
Gräfenhausen strikers demonstrate that supply chain accountability is possible through workers’ solidarity Truck drivers who were striking in Gräfenhausen, Germany, brought their collective action to a successful conclusion on Friday (September 29). In a historic victory the drivers will receive money owed to them and Polish consortium Lukmaz, Agmaz and Imperia has agreed to forfeit legal action against them. The company had pressed criminal charges and civil claim against the drivers who were on strike at the rest area near Gräfenhausen for over ten weeks following a similar collective action in April. Statement 3 Oct 2023
ETF Announces Pan-European “Logistics Action Days” in October The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) announces the upcoming “Logistics Action Days,” a pan-European initiative set to take place over the first two weeks of October. This series of events aims to shed light on the essential yet often overlooked role of logistics workers in our economies and advocate for their rights and well-being. Press Release 29 Sep 2023