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Over recent years, important changes to the international and the European scenario have taken place. Globalisation of the economy has transformed the transport industry. Maritime and aviation transport has always been international in nature; now, the processes of outsourcing and relocation of production plants to other countries have created a boom in cross-border transport and logistics which affects all the transport modes. Multinational enterprises are increasingly investing in the different transport sectors, and former state-owned companies, such as those in postal services and railways, have expanded strategically into international transport and logistics markets.
The ETF has paid particular attention to building capacities among trade unionists from Central and Eastern Europe in order to cope with changes and challenges of the logistics sector. At the same time, securing free markets for trade in services and investments has become a major issue in EU policies, influencing Europe outside EU borders. In this environment, it is more important than ever that trade unions have an effective organisation working to promote a social Europe.
06 Dec 2007
A new Trade Union set up in DP DHL Express (Hellas) - Greece
On 19 November a new trade union – Union of DHL Greece Employees’ - was legally registered with the Greek Court. It organises 110 employees all working in the DHL EXPRESS (HELLAS). The initiative dates back to July this year when six employees...
31 Mar 2006
ETF Preliminary Comments on the Consultation Document on Logistics for Promoting Freight Intermodality
The ETF welcomes the possibilty to take part in the consultation process in preparation of a Commission's Communication on improving intermodality in the EU.
The existing potential for growth in transport, including in terms of employment,...
10 Apr 2006
‘Fair deal for TNT staff’ campaign launches
Two international trade union organisations are today launching a campaign to ensure that TNT workers do not suffer when the company – the world’s fourth largest express parcels carrier – sells its logistics business.
Global Unions the ITF and UNI...
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