Transport workers and unions rally for democracy: ETF protests European Commission’s attempt to force public transport liberalisation
On 28 February, the ETF will take action in Brussels to protest the European Commission’s undemocratic attempt to force the liberalisation of public transport by rail and road behind the backs of the Council and the European Parliament.
Over 1000 bus and coach drivers ready to walk out if European Commission revisits driving and rest time rules
A 2023 ETF survey reached out to over 1300 bus and coach drivers across Europe and found that 80% of drivers would consider leaving the industry if the European Commission moved forward with its proposal to revise driving and rest time rules in coach tourism services.
Ending Social Abuses in Aviation: Europe’s Aircrew Need a Revised EU Air Services Regulation NOW!
ETF and ECA call the EU Transport Commissioner to propose a revision of the EU Air Service Regulation by May 2023. Europe’s pilots and cabin crew have been waiting for the EC to issue such a proposal for over eight years.
Social dialogue package: time for action
The ETUFs expect the EU Commission – in close cooperation with the EU sectoral social partners – to define the criteria on the legislative implementation of agreements and also who can take part in EU sectoral social dialogue committees.
European Commission’s plans to relax passenger transport driving and rest time rules put road safety at risk
The European Commission is working on a proposal for the revision of driving and rest time rules in occasional passenger transport that could result in more consecutive days of driving and postponement of rest, which will have a negative effect on drivers and road safety.
To meet climate goals, EU Transport Ministers must first tackle social issues in rail
Tomorrow, Transport Ministers will meet to discuss the future of EU rail. Ahead of their meeting, the ETF underlines the lack of decent jobs, which is driving workers out of the industry and warns against the European Commission’s push for liberalisation.
Labour shortage cannot be solved with third-country workers, warns European Transport Workers’ Federation
ETF warns against opening the EU labour market to third-country nationals without first fixing the lack of decent work in the transport industry. To do so otherwise is an open invitation for further exploitation of transport workers.
