Action

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 10 January, the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has a crucial vote about the EU Mobility Package. These deliberations will have a major impact on bus and truck drivers’ work and rest schedule, on their wages and on the safety of all road users in Europe. Trade unions across Europe take actions this […]

On 12-13 December, the ETF Youth Committee gathered in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss the challenges facing young transport workers across Europe. As part of our Fair Transport campaign, the committee also met with a delegation of young Turkish workers. Hailing from different parts of the transport sector, 10 highly-committed young workers representing ETF-affiliated unions BTS, […]

Today, 3 December 2018, road transport workers from all over Europe held a demonstration for Fair Transport in front of the European Council, where transport ministers were meeting to discuss the EU Mobility Package. We all know how full of abuse and exploitation the road sector is. And the latest proposals on the Mobility Package […]

On 12 December, Spanish transport union FSC-CCOO will discuss the Fair Transport campaign with Spanish policymakers. The theme of these exchanges is “Mobility and Inter-modality in Transport”. Workers, their union representatives and policymakers will discuss the current trends in the sector and exchange views on how to guarantee quality jobs, enforceable rules and the wellbeing […]

On 27 and 28 November, ETF affiliate FILT CGIL held its 11th National Congress in Milan, Italy. 475 delegates, 317 men and 158 women, from all over Italy took part in the meetings. Together they represent 150.000 members in the transport industry. The Congress began with a commemoration of Alessandro Rocchi, FILT CGIL’s former General […]

UK trade union Unite visited a truckstop in the heart of England to talk to drivers about the EU Mobility Package, a total reform of the rules governing road transport and freight in Europe. While EU institutions and member states are arguing over how to move forward, investigative reports reveal ever more cases of worker abuse and social dumping in […]

It has been almost 18 months since the European Commission launched its massive reform of the rules governing road transport in Europe, the so-called Mobility Package. But the EU institutions and member states are still arguing over how to move forward. Meanwhile, investigative reports reveal ever more cases of worker abuse and social dumping in the road transport sector. […]

Assaults, sexual harassment, insults, online hate, threats, bullying or discrimination – violence takes many forms but it is still too often a taboo topic. Countless employees and workers have already experienced or observed violence, but many do not know how to handle it. Unions must find their common voice on this issue. That is why […]

On 30 Oktober, KSZOSZ (Federation of Road Transport Workers’ Union) held its congress in Budapest, Hungary. Coming out in support of the Fair Transport campaign, the union highlighted the following more serious problems to be addressed at the national and European level: 1. The abolition of the early retirement institutions was not followed by the establishment […]

Fair Transport is all about decent wages and working conditions for transport workers. Some of the most basic rights of workers are the freedom of association and the right to organise themselves. That’s why we wholeheartedly support the recruitment drive launched by EMSA. In the course of October 2018, the union recruited over 100 new members. […]

Between 15 and 19 October 2018, activists from the Transport Workers’ Union (SLT) visited several parkings in Romania. Thanks to vigorous actions like these, Romanian drivers are increasingly aware about their rights. Many are convinced to join the union in its fight against social dumping.      

On this action day, ACV-Transcom went to Leuven to listen to the complaints of bike couriers. Union activists did not go to the streets, however. They let the bike couriers come to them with orders for food. The union wanted to know how couriers experience their working conditions and whether they are sufficiently aware of their […]

On Saturday 6 October, ACV-Transcom kicked off the new working year with a study day for its activists in the maritime and aviation sectors. Youth work and projects of international collaboration were presented as well. The union discussed the many challenges in these sectors (precarious conditions, social dumping, automation . . . ) and adopted […]

On Saturday 6 October, BTB organized a seminar on social dumping in the European transport sector. Speakers from Belgium (BTB), the Netherlands (FNV), Denmark (3F) and Romania (SLT) reported on their struggles against unfair business practices, to which the EU is turning a blind eye. Afterward, the unions joined forces to visit Belgian parking lots […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, […]

On 4 October 2018, Railway workers and their unions had a pan-European action day where workers and union activists mobilised to keep skilled staff on our trains. “You’re Welcome” was the slogan of the action day, echoing the million helpful encounters that European train staff have with their passengers every day. ETF affiliates from Austria, […]

This was Charleroi airport on the morning of 28 September. Cancelled flights and workers who were unable to freely exercise their right to strike. Ryanair pilots and cabin crew based in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain were striking for 24 hours in response to the company’s continued failure to deliver a fair […]

At an EASA capacity building project in Zagreb, ETF experts sent out a strong solidarity message to their colleagues who are fighting to secure a fair deal for Ryanair workers. The union representatives expressed their support for the strike actions that will take place in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain on 28 September.

On the 20th of September, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) organised a Roundtable in Amsterdam, the epicentre of Europe’s luxurious river cruise industry. The event welcomed employers, worker representatives and other industry stakeholders. Discussion at this gathering centred on the plight of both nautical and hotel staff in the sector, whose dark side has been […]

Women representatives from transport unions across Europe reached a crucial agreement at the ETF Women’s Committee meeting, held in Rome on 18-19 September. After a round of consultation and deliberation, they decided to launch an ambitious campaign to end gender-based violence. Transport is numerically a male-dominated sector. Still, about 20 percent of all transport workers […]

The Fair Transport campaign endorses the setting up of Women’s Committees or the organisation of Women’s Conferences across the landscape of European transport unions. Pictured above are the women of the Norwegian Seafarers’ Union embracing the message of Fair Transport at their conference (12 September 2018). Pictured below are the young delegates to the congress […]

2018 will be remembered as a special year for the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Besides celebrating its 150th anniversary, the British trade union centre also embraced the Fair Transport Europe campaign at its annual Congress. Held in Manchester, 9-12 September, the TUC Congress decided on the priorities of the British trade union movement for the […]

On 4-5 September 2018, the ETF organised a seminar on automation in the inland waterways sector. The Maritime News Programme of Saint-Petersburg TV Channel broadcasted this report on Wednesday 12 September.

During the period of 20-23 and 27-28 August, USLM trade union members protested in front of the Ministry of Transport against the disastrous situation at the Metrorex, reflected in the economic, financial and social blockage. The main claims were: – The lack of qualified staff for the subway service, which can cause a serious traffic […]

When workers join forces to defend their rights, the first order of the day is to know what they are aiming for. That’s why Scandinavian trade unions make a habit of consulting their people in order to devise a strategy for the change they want. Honouring this proud custom, the port sector coordinator of the […]

Threatened with dismissal when their company was taken over by Borr Drilling, a delegation of Paragon staff from Beverwijk (NL) held a demonstration on 9 August in front of the office of Borr Drilling’s largest shareholder: Schlumberger, in The Hague. The demonstration was a joint action of Nautilus International and FNV. They called on this investor to […]

Threatened with dismissal when their company was taken over by Borr Drilling, a deputation of Paragon staff from Beverwijk (NL) held a demonstration on 26 July in front of the Borr Drilling office in Aberdeen, Scotland. The demonstration was a joint action of Nautilus International, RMT, Unite and FNV.  The protesting unions sought to hand over a petition […]

As Ryanair faces a summer of strikes around Europe, ACV-Transcom decided to give passengers a little something to read. A lengthy brochure explains how Ryanair staff pays the price for our cheap tickets. The low wages and unfair working conditions at the low-cost airliner are rightly rejected by all European transport unions.

Airport baggage handlers deserve our respect. At the height of the holiday season, ACV-Transcom, the ACV Youth Section and the youth movement KAJ conveyed this important message with an action in the halls of Brussels Airport. Inviting passengers to send a message to baggage handlers with a sticker on their suitcases, they informed the public […]

Threatened with dismissal when their company was taken over by Borr Drilling, a deputation of Paragon staff from Beverwijk (NL) held a demonstration on 13 July in front of the Borr Drilling office in Oslo. The demonstration was organised together with maritime trade union Nautilus International. The protesters handed over a petition with signatures to Borr Drilling’s CEO Tor Olav Troim and […]

Ryanair workers make a bold step in their ongoing struggle for better pay and decent working conditions. Both cabin and ground crew from Ryanair bases across Europe met in Dublin for the first ever Ryanair Crew Summit. At this historic occasion, they have launched a Ryanair Crew Charter outlining the changes the company must make […]

As the European Parliament was voting down the reports on the mobility package, ver.di dockers at the Eurogate Hamburg container terminal continued their actions in support of the ETF Road Transport Section by informing drivers on the dangers of the proposals under discussion. There’s no space for social dumping in our ports! Fair Transport is built on solidarity among all transport […]

Belgian transport workers’ union BTB-UBT displayed its creative approach to campaigning with a simultaneous action in Brussels and Strasbourg. The actions coincided with the important vote in the European Parliament on the EU Mobility Package. The eye-catching theme of the action was “Camping Europe”. On the site of a rest area of the E40 highway, […]

On the day before the important vote on the mobility package in the European Parliament, ver.di dockers support the ETF Road Transport Section to inform drivers about how the proposed rules could affect them. The message is clear: no room for social dumping in our ports!  

On Monday 25 June, Nautilus and the Paragon staff organized a successful protest action in the port of IJmuiden. The new owner of Paragon, Borr Drilling Limited, wants to close the former Paragon Offshore office in Beverwijk, threatening the jobs of more than 70 employees working at the office or the offshore platforms. Borr Drilling […]

XPO workers at warehouses across walked out from 0900 to 1200 on Friday 15 June to protest XPO’s unwillingness to deal with serious irregularities in its pay, and to show solidarity with XPO workers who have experienced harassment and discrimination across the world. At the same time, XPO workers from the USA and Spain addressed […]

The aim of the Fair Transport campaign is to stop the unfair commercial practices that lead to social and wage dumping. The campaign aims to provide fair competition at all levels and in the various modes of transport to guarantee an equal treatment of workers. Unions are vital to this struggle and the health of […]

Meeting in Budapest to plan the next stage of the Fair Transport Europe Campaign, representatives of trade unions across Europe insisted that DHL must stick to its promises and recognise unions everywhere. That’s Fair Transport. DHL Express Turkey is locked in a long dispute with workers in the union TÜMTIS. The courts have legally recognised TÜMTIS […]

As the European Parliament Transport Committee votes on the mobility package, dockers in Venice, Naples and Gioia Tauro hand leaflets over to drivers to explain how the rules proposed by the European Commission can make social dumping legal and why we are opposing them!

The ETF and its affiliates are running a long-term political campaign for a fair Mobility Package. This package of EU reforms could totally change working life for drivers in Europe. On 29 May 500 drivers and union activists from six countries met in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg to urge MEPs not to […]

International drivers are especially vulnerable to exploitation because they are far from home, don’t know the labour laws of the countries they pass through, and often don’t speak the local language. That is why ACV-Transcom organised an action week on different parking spots in Flanders to inform drivers about their rights. Trade union activists distributed […]

There is a real risk that the EU’s proposed Mobility Package will significantly reduce rest time for international divers, including in bus and coach services. Many organisations agree that this is a real risk for road safety. As part of the campaign to get a Mobility Package that works for drivers, unions in four countries […]

There is a real risk that the EU’s proposed Mobility Package will significantly reduce rest time for international divers, including in bus and coach services. Many organisations agree that this is a real risk for road safety. As part of the campaign to get a Mobility Package that works for drivers, unions in four countries […]

There is a real risk that the EU’s proposed Mobility Package will significantly reduce rest time for international divers, including in bus and coach services. Many organisations agree that this is a real risk for road safety. As part of the campaign to get a Mobility Package that works for drivers, unions in four countries […]

BTB-UBT, the transport wing of Belgium’s socialist union confederation FGTB-ABVV, made Fair Transport a focus of their annual action day against social dumping. In a series protest and parking visits, the union demanded better conditions for drivers and an end to exploitation and social dumping in the road sector. Speaking to l’Avenir, BTB-UBT deputy federal […]

Trade union representatives from all over Europe gathered in Brussels to endorse the campaign Our Rights, Your Safety. This campaign takes a stand against the plans of the European Commission to introduce a minimal service. The argument goes that if air traffic controllers in one country lay down their work, colleagues from neighboring countries should take […]

Food delivery service Deliveroo wants to force its riders to become self-employed, and lose the benefits of employed workers. The hyperflexible and precarious nature of gig economy jobs, especially those that are managed through smartphone apps, makes organisation difficult for the workers. But an action in Belgium shows how ETF-affiliated unions are supporting Deliveroo riders […]