Transforming Rail Freight: A Joint Call for Sustainable and Efficient Transport Within the framework of the Social Sectoral Dialogue on Railways, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have issued a joint statement emphasizing the pivotal role of rail freight in Europe’s transition to a sustainable and efficient transport system. That statement effectively highlights the importance of focusing on key areas to ensure the future success and competitiveness of rail freight in the EU. It also emphasizes the need for decision-makers to enhance the overall competitiveness framework by implementing specific measures. Press Release 5 Feb 2025
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
No going back: Protecting rights and promoting social dialogue in aviation through times of crisis With the new EU-funded ‘No going back’ project, we want to encourage and support our affiliates to go through a transformational process to be better prepared to react to any future challenges. News 15 Dec 2022
ETF and Europeche joint press release – The EU Commissioner Sinkevicius met EU social partners to address social gaps in the Common Fisheries Policy resource 5 Dec 2022
Joint Statement by ETF and CER on the Revision of the Train Drivers Directive Safety must be key in the revision of the Train Drivers Directive. Statement 5 Dec 2022
TEN-T Regulation: EU road transport social partners call for commitment to improve drivers’ conditions In a letter to the Czech Presidency of the EU Council, ETF and ITU underline how Member States committing to key objectives of the TEN-T Regulation, such as ensuring safe and secure truck parking areas, will be key. News 23 Nov 2022