ETF Achieves Key Wins in Maritime Safety Package Negotiations The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is pleased to announce significant progress in securing the safety of dockworkers through amendments to the EU’s Maritime Accidents Investigation Directive. News 8 Mar 2024
Spain: ILO C188 “Work in Fishing” Convention enters into force C188 enters into force in Spain. A milestone for this fundamental ILO Convention. News 7 Mar 2024
ETF and River Cruise Industry sign binding framework agreement On March 6, during the ITB in Berlin, EBU, ETF and IG RiverCruise signed a binding framework agreement to improve the working conditions on board river cruise vessels as well as to ensure a level playing field for the sector. This agreement is a first important step for the improvement of the livelihoods of thousands of workers. Press Release 6 Mar 2024
ETF-ITF Solidarity Letter of Solidarity with EVG in the face of DB Cargo dismantlement resource 6 Mar 2024
Public Transport: Shortage Crisis threatens Jobs of the Future and Demands Action New reports by the European Commission’s Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) paint a concerning picture of a 40% rise in driver shortages across Europe since 2020, leaving the continent with a gap of 105,000 drivers. This crisis, fueled by an ageing workforce and competition from other sectors, threatens the smooth operation of public transport systems, which are vital for our cities’ future. ETF demands action now. News 1 Mar 2024
The Parliament’s Vote on Revised Driving License Rules Spells Disaster for the Sector The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) is deeply troubled by the outcome of yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament regarding revised rules for driving licenses. ETF is especially concerned about the proposal to require all EU Member States to allow 17-year-old lorry drivers to drive heavy goods vehicles. The decision on minimum age requirements marks a significant setback in efforts to ensure road safety and prioritise the improvement of working conditions for drivers across Europe. Statement 29 Feb 2024
ETF and ETUI Train Logistics Union Reps on AI and Collective Bargaining Challenges The European Transport Workers’ Federation partnered with the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) to deliver a pilot training on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalization in the logistics sector for union representatives. Held in Antwerp on February 7-8, 2024, the program aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving landscape while strengthening collective bargaining efforts on behalf of logistics workers. News 22 Feb 2024
Germany: Breakthrough in Ground Handling: Industry Collective Agreement Signed! ETF german affiliate Ver.di has secured a historic collective agreement, including improved wages and working conditions for 30,000 employees at German airports.This is major victory for fair treatment and better working conditions in the ground-handling industry. News 22 Feb 2024
ETF and ITF in solidarity with strikes of Lufthansa employees for a fair collective agreement Livia Spera, General Secretary of the ETF, stated, “While airlines like Lufthansa rake in record profits, the ground staff who ensure their smooth operation are treated with disdain and offered wage increases that fail to keep pace with inflation. This is not just an injustice to these hardworking individuals but a threat to the entire industry’s struggle with worker shortages. We stand in solidarity with Ver.di and urge Lufthansa and other employers to engage in meaningful negotiations that deliver fair wages and decent working conditions that keep the sector attractive to workers.” Statement 20 Feb 2024