President von der Leyen must back support of social partners with action! Following the SOTEU 2023, the European Transport Workers’ Federation calls on the EC President, Ursula von der Leyen, and the European Commission at large, to back statements of support for social partners and trade unions with bold and substantive actions, policy and legislation. Statement 14 Sep 2023
ETF points out contradictions in EC’s Greening Transport Package The advances that could come from the Greening Transport Package, presented by the European Commission, are shadowed by a striking incoherence that the ETF must point out. The facilitation of cross-border operations of “gigaliners”, the 44-tonne longer and heavier vehicles with European Modular Systems running on fossil fuels, will be an obstacle to reach a clean and just transition to a carbon-neutral freight industry. Press Release 12 Jul 2023
ETF demands immediate action to end exploitation of third-country drivers in Europe ETF welcomes the messages conveyed by MEPs, the Council and the Commission during the plenary session of the European Parliament today on the topic Safeguarding labour mobility and social rights of striking lorry drivers from third countries. Statement 18 Apr 2023
ETF Conference on the Future of Train Driving in Brussels on 26 April ETF’s Conference on the Future of Train Driving in Brussels on 26 April will gather train drivers and policymakers to exchange views on the Train Drivers Directive and how we can ensure a safe and sustainable future for train driving. Don’t miss out; register today! Event 7 Apr 2023
ETF takes part in EU Expert Group on Urban Mobility to address issues in public transport ETF is actively involved in the Expert Group on Urban Mobility’s sub-group on public transport and shared mobility, which is working towards the implementation of the New EU Urban Mobility Framework. News 5 Apr 2023
EU rail experts, ETF and CER, call for safe and feasible Train Drivers Directive Revision ETF and CER have issued a joint recommendation for the revision of the Train Drivers Directive outlining suggestions for a certification scheme and communication approach that ensures railway safety, operational efficiency, and workers’ health and safety. Press Release 16 Mar 2023
ETF takes a stand for democracy and public transport ahead of 2024 EU elections On February 28, a group of EU MEPs, transport workers, and unions protested the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road without involving the Council and the European Parliament. News 2 Mar 2023
Lowering minimum driving age won’t solve professional driver shortage; only improving working conditions will The ETF reacts to the European Commission’s proposal to revise the Directive on Driving Licences. Statement 1 Mar 2023
Public Service Obligations (PSO) Guidelines: The European Commission’s push for liberalisation The European Commission is undemocratically attempting to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament. Issues 27 Feb 2023