Press Release October 4, 2024 CJEU verdict on return of vehicle greenlights letterbox companies: ETF calls on the Commission to take action The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has today delivered a verdict to annul the return of vehicle provision, a core element of the Mobility Package. This decision is a significant setback for efforts to combat unfair competition and labor rights violations, as well as a serious blow to the economic and social sustainability of the industry.
News June 24, 2024 ETF Unites for the Second Annual European Day Against Driver Fatigue ETF hosted its second annual European Day Against Driver Fatigue. This day of action, held on the longest day of the year, continued the momentum built by the inaugural campaign in 2023, bringing attention to the critical issue of driver fatigue in the road transport sector. Coordinated with ETF affiliates across Europe, the event underscored the demanding conditions that professional drivers endure daily.
News May 23, 2024 Major Inspection Near Port of Antwerp Reveals Alarming Rate of Violations in Road Transport Sector On May 20, 2024, a major inspection occurred at the Noorderlaan car park near the Port of Antwerp. Organized by the Belgian police and the Social Intelligence and Investigation Service (SIOD), the operation saw participation from the European Transport Worker’s Federation (ETF), BTB-ABVV, CSC Transcom, ACV Openbare Diensten, and the RTDD Foundation. With the support of the European Labour Authority (ELA), authorities from Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania were also present in a collaborative effort to tackle social fraud and enforce compliance in road transport.