Congress 2024
Our story
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 16.5 million transport workers across the world.
Every day transport workers keep the world moving – connecting millions of people across our cities and countries – playing a vital role in driving economies and shaping societies.
We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.
On the ground
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Safe access to decent toilets: a fundamental right for transport workers
We work across all sectors, uniting workers across the entire transport system.
We stand with transport workers across the globe in the pursuit of safety, sustainability, corporate accountability, equality, rights and a say in the future of work.
TRANSPORT IS ABOUT PEOPLE
We provide a platform for 18.5 million transport workers to ensure their voice is heard.