Info August 14, 2018 Climate Change Human activity is making our planet warmer, and the transport sector is partly responsible. One reason is the low prices which social dumping and exploitation allow, creating excessive demand for cheap transport services. We call for urgent action to reduce the environmental impact of transport, coupled with a fair and just transition for affected workers.
Info August 14, 2018 Globalisation Globalisation has transformed trade patterns and thus the demand for transport services. This could mean more jobs in transport, but how do we ensure quality and fair working conditions?
Info August 14, 2018 Demographic shifts Europe’s population is aging, and population growth is weak. Meanwhile, an ever higher percentage of people live in urban areas, and rural regions face depopulation. What will these changes mean for our transport sector and its workers?
Info August 18, 2018 Technological change Automation and digitalisation are reshaping our economy, and the transport sector will be greatly affected.
Statement December 11, 2019 ETF’s first reaction to the European Green Deal ETF welcomes the European Commission’s Communication on the European Green Deal. As representatives of transport workers in Europe, we are perfectly aware that in order to mitigate climate change it is crucial to transform the transport sector. In this first reaction to the Communication, we want to highlight several issues that are crucial for transport workers.
Statement March 14, 2019 NO JOBS ON A DEAD PLANET: Transport unions support young activists striking for our climate Urgent action is need to rescue the climate, and transport has its role to play. A Just Transition will let us reduce the climate impact of transport while ensuring individual workers do not pay the price.
Event May 25, 2017 Addressing the ‘mega trend’ on sustainable transport Automation and digitalisation, globalisation, climate change and demographic change were all up for discussion at the second #ETF2017 roundtable event, this time themed around sustainable transport.