ERTMS – a new technology for the railway sector. Anticipating its IMpact on Employment and Social Conditions. AIMESC Final Report The final report of AIMESC project (ERTMS – a new technology for the railway sector. Anticipating its IMpact on Employment and Social Conditions) contains all the findings concerning the impact of ERTMS on employment and working conditions as well as guidelines addressed to trade union organisations for their training activities in order to give information about ERTMS and its impact, and a list of possible follow-up actions that trade unions can carry out in the future – also within the social dialogue. Published in 2009 with the support of the EU, the final report is available in English, German, and Italian. resource
Fair Transport means quality jobs in ports! FNV Havens calls on port employers and authorities in Rotterdam to protect safety and pensions. Automation and lashing are two key concerns. News 28 Jan 2019
First international definition of automation levels in Inland Navigation CCNR adopted definitions of automation in inland waterways News 9 Jan 2019
ETF will be the only organisation representing workers in DTLF The ETF has been appointed in the new mandate of the Commission Digital Transport and Logistics Forum. News 13 Dec 2018
ETF Position on automation in Inland Waterways The consequences of the introduction of the technological innovation in the inland waterways transport should be properly anticipated Publication 5 Dec 2018
ETF and partners launch EU-funded project for futureproof skills in maritime transport European maritime sector receives EU funding for a ‘SkillSea’ project for sectoral co-operation on skills and training. News 20 Nov 2018
Automation in transport: social costs and benefits must be fairly shared! Our General Secretary addresses an EU Conference. Don’t count on the ETF to accept automised exploitation just becuase it is modern and cheap. Statement 20 Nov 2018
Project capacity building road The EU road transport sector is facing multiple transformations. We help unions make sure that political debates include workers’ concerns. Projects 23 Sep 2018
Automated driving Driverless lorries are on everyone’s mind in road transport. ETF is determined to sure drivers and their working conditions are at the heart of the debates. Issues 23 Sep 2018
Inland Waterways Seminar 2018 – Programme Programme of the ETF’s 2018 Inland Waterways Seminar held 4-5 September in St. Petersburg. resource