sustainable transport

On Earth Overshoot Day, ETF releases its vision for Sustainable Transport. In our position paper, we present transport workers' and transport trade unions' demands for building a sustainable transport sector.

Finding new ways and solutions to address the climate crisis while making sure we fairly represent the aviation workers' interests was the main focus of the discussions we had with members of the ETF Aviation Section these last few days in Dublin.

Boundless competition does not improve any aspect of rail transport. Instead, ETF calls for more cooperation on the railways to improve cross border connections, guarantee high-quality service in all regions and encourage multi-modal transport.

The ETF calls for a European Year of Railway Workers. A year that not only focusses on how rail can best achieve to contribute to Europe’s climate neutrality but also on improving the working conditions for railway workers without which the industry would cease to function.

Transport workers are the sector’s “most valuable asset” reads the newly published Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, but proposed initiatives fall short in matching this statement. The ETF reiterates that to fulfil the goals of the Strategy and enable the transition to greener transport, it is essential to address social issues and foster worker engagement.