Statement April 17, 2025 ETF’s Reaction to EU Study on “Safe and Secure Parking Areas” A new EU-commissioned study on Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs), published on 11 April, puts professional drivers’ wellbeing at risk by recommending changes to the Mobility Package that would allow regular rest in vehicle cabins. Unions were not consulted at any stage of the process – a glaring omission that casts serious doubt on the credibility of the study. We reject its misleading conclusions and call on the European Commission to uphold the Mobility Package and protect drivers from a return to exploitative practices.
Press Release April 16, 2025 ETF Road Conference: Bridge the Gap Between Working Conditions and the Law The European Transport Workers’ Federation held a conference on the posting of workers and third-country nationals in road freight transport at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The event brought together key stakeholders, including trade unions, labour and road inspectors, representatives of ELA, the EU Commission, and employer organisations, to address critical issues in road transport.
Statement March 26, 2025 This is no longer a Road Safety Package: Council and EP give Green Light to 17-year-olds to Drive Trucks The EU institutions gave in to industry pressures to address the driver shortage by lowering the age for entry into the profession. However, this measure is unlikely to resolve the issue. With declining pay and deteriorating working conditions, the sector will continue to be unattractive to young people.