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ITF union alliance responds to Lufthansa Technik cost cutting
Trade unions representing workers at Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have called for ‘true social dialogue’ to find solutions to their fears that the company’s comprehensive restructuring process threatens the future of thousands of workers and their families.
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ITF backs Norwegian unions campaigning to keep seafarers’ welfare high on political agenda
Campaigning by ITF maritime unions to ensure that seafarer’s issues remain at the forefront of the political agenda is underway in Norway. It comes ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections next month.
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Young union activists celebrate International Youth Day
Young trade union members around the world used International Youth Day on 12 August to stage events highlighting their concerns and to boost awareness of the importance of their role in the changing world of work.
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ITF ‘deeply concerned’ over renewed detention of Iranian trade unionist
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is raising serious concerns over reports that Iranian trade unionist Reza Shahabi is back behind bars.
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ITF and Malaviya Seven crew dismayed by delay
The ITF and the crew of the Malaviya Seven have expressed dismay that the seafarers face an unexpected legal hurdle before they can hope to return home.
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Latin American and Caribbean road transport workers to boost organising
Road transport workers from ITF unions across Latin America and the Caribbean have agreed to strengthen their organising processes to deliver strategic responses to automation and harmful labour reforms in multinationals.
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Asia Pacific young workers strengthen networks
Young transport workers from ITF unions in Asia Pacific have been learning how to build a network of activists and young leaders so they can play a powerful role in campaigning and organising for better wins.
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Social justice award given to ITF activist
This year's Spirit of Mother Jones award – which recognises those who fight for social justice – has been given to the ITF co-ordinator for the UK and Ireland, Ken Fleming.
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Airport workers across Toronto Pearson back Swissport strikers
Workers and unions across Toronto Pearson International Airport showed their support for striking Swissport ground handlers by taking part in a solidarity rally on 2 August organised by the Toronto Airport Workers’ Council (TAWC).
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International fashion brand leaders call on Madagascar to respect international labour standards and reinstate workers
The Government of Madagascar is coming under increasing international pressure to resolve a major industrial dispute at the ICTSI Port of Toamasina. Today, local union leader Lucien Razafindraibe will deliver a joint letter from international fashion brands to the Madagascan Labour Minister in the Madagascan capital, Antananarivo.
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Triumph for Argentinian air traffic controllers
ITF union ATEPSA (the Asociación Técnicos y Empleados de protección y Seguridad a la Aeronavegación) has successfully concluded bargaining with state company EANA SE after condemning labour violations and breaches of its collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
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ITF mobilises international support for Indonesian dockers
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is mobilising international support for dock workers in Indonesia, who are striking and protesting tomorrow.
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