Workshop in Warsaw gathers participants from four countries and the European Commission for discussions about the future of public transport in the region and the role of collective bargaining.

Solidarity between the ETF and our affiliates is the root of our power. All our Polish affiliates have pledged to stand together in the struggle for Fair Transport, while the ETF plans a capacity building project in the country.

Seafarers and fishermen are often denied basic rights granted to onshore workers. Now they could once again pay a heavy price. EU member states are about to finalise new rules that would exclude seagoing workers from the right to basic information about their own working conditions. How can they justify that?

Railway workers in Poland face difficulties caused by liberalisation, excessive workload and dangerous conditions. We pledged to stand together for Fair Transport!

Trade union representatives from Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Belgium met for a workshop on 23-24 January 2019 in Vienna. During the event, Evelyn Regner’s sponsorship of the ETF Fair Transport Europe campaign was announced.

FNV Havens calls on port employers and authorities in Rotterdam to protect safety and pensions. Automation and lashing are two key concerns.

In the first of a series of meetings with European political groups, ETF spoke with leaders of GUE/NGL. EU elections are fast approaching, and they were interested to hear our proposals to end social dumping and exploitation in the transport sector.