NGB Trade Union Guide – a new tool to prepare for crisis In the last two years, the ETF has implemented the NGB Project – No going back: Protecting rights and promoting social dialogue in aviation through times of crisis. The NGB Toolbox Suite and NGB Trade Union Guide are now available for download. News 20 Feb 2025
Hegelmann Group – New Evidence of Exploitation of Third-country Truck Drivers In a bold stand against exploitation, several Zimbabwean truck drivers employed by Hegelmann, a major European haulier, refused to continue work in January 2024, exposing severe labor abuses. Recruited with promises of fair wages, they faced unpaid salaries, inadequate living conditions, and demands to repay thousands of euros in alleged “costs.” Trade unions have stepped in to provide support—offering food, legal assistance, and safe accommodation—while flagging violations to authorities. News 20 Feb 2025
EU Green Deal: Data Shows That Shift from Road to Rail is Not Happening The data from 2013 to 2023 makes it clear that the modal shift is nowhere near the necessary pace. While some countries have made modest progress, the overall trend is one of stagnation and missed opportunities. Achieving the Green Deal’s objectives will require stronger political will, substantial investment, and decisive action. News 19 Feb 2025
Joint statement of Social Partners in Civil Aviation to address gender balance in aviation resource 18 Feb 2025
Joint statement of Social Partners in Civil Aviation to address gender balance in aviation Women in aviation – n this joint statement, the aviation social partners agree that the issue of gender balance in aviation should be considered a high priority for all stakeholders involved in the aviation sector. News 18 Feb 2025
Statement Regarding the Attack on ver.di’s Rally ETF expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity with the victims of the tragic attack that occurred during the ver.di (Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft) trade union strike rally on Thursday morning, when a car drove into the rally, causing multiple injuries, including several very serious cases. Statement 14 Feb 2025
Belgium: ETF Stands with Workers in Nationwide Protest Against Austerity Measures On 13 February, ETF joined Belgian trade unions in nationwide protests against the new government’s austerity measures, which threaten workers’ rights, working conditions, and public services. ETF stands in full solidarity with our Belgian affiliates as they resist unprecedented attacks on their working conditions, the integrity of their railway system, and the principles of social dialogue. News 13 Feb 2025
ETF Railways Steering Committee Statement of Solidarity with Belgian Railway Unions resource 13 Feb 2025
ETF Participates in EU Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry Alongside IndustriAll Europe, ETF was one of only two trade union representatives invited to the dialogue, highlighting the importance of workers’ voices in shaping the future of the automotive sector and its broader impact on the mobility ecosystem. The two European Federations have been working to shape a joint approach to encompass the views of all workers in the mobility ecosystem. News 7 Feb 2025
Transforming Rail Freight: A Joint Call for Sustainable and Efficient Transport Within the framework of the Social Sectoral Dialogue on Railways, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) have issued a joint statement emphasizing the pivotal role of rail freight in Europe’s transition to a sustainable and efficient transport system. That statement effectively highlights the importance of focusing on key areas to ensure the future success and competitiveness of rail freight in the EU. It also emphasizes the need for decision-makers to enhance the overall competitiveness framework by implementing specific measures. Press Release 5 Feb 2025