European trade unions condemn UK government’s anti-strike legislation ETF, EPSU and ETUCE, representing millions of public service, transport and education workers across Europe, strongly condemn the UK government’s plans to legislate on minimum service levels. Statement 23 Jan 2023
Vilnius’ public transport workers take action for fair pay and better working conditions Vilnius’ public transport workers are on strike after negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement to secure fair pay and working conditions broke down. News 5 Dec 2022
Fresh waves of transport strikes will hit Europe until workers secure decent pay Transport workers’ conditions are at an all-time low while the cost of living is at an all-time high, bringing a new wave of strikes in transport. Transport workers are determined to get their due: improved working conditions and fair pay to cope with the cost-of-living crisis. Statement 5 Oct 2022
Rail workers on strike to save Belgian railways Belgium’s rail workers are on strike this October 5 to call on the government to invest in rail. News 4 Oct 2022
International solidarity for Liverpool’s striking dockers Global transport unions will be joining 560 Liverpool striking dockers on the picket line at the Port of Liverpool, as port operator Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited (MDHC) fails to honour promises on pay despite its profiteering. Press Release 20 Sep 2022
ETF fully supports Unite’s industrial action at the port of Felixstowe Strike action at the port of Felixstowe has been called from 21 through 28 August after talks over pay broke down with the port owner, HPH Felixstowe. Statement 17 Aug 2022
When reality proves that real social dialogue is not just a rigid concept, but a key principle The ETF supports the position of the SAS pilots and opposes SAS’s attempts to undercut the social dialogue process by declaring bankruptcy. These practices go against every principle of social dialogue and we will not stand for this. News 13 Jul 2022
Fair Transport rally in Lyon, France ETF will be bringing transport workers’ voices to Lyon – it’s time for Europe to deliver Fair Transport! Event 22 Jun 2022
Attacks on air traffic workers by Hungarian government disrespect rule of law ETF asks EC to take immediate action to stop what seems to be another case of breaching the rule of law by the Hungarian Government and also, a clear situation of union busting within this EU Member State. Press Release 29 Jul 2021
ETF Letter | Attacks on air traffic management workers in Hungary and disrespect to the rule of law by Hungarian government resource 29 Jul 2021