Working for a fairer, safer, more just world.
The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our working lives and futures.
Congress 2024
ON THE GROUND
news
Press Release
Утре стартира световният конгрес на МТФ
Най-мащабният досега конгрес на МТФ (Международната Транспортна Федерация) започва утре в София, България. 43-ият пореден конгрес в 118-годишната история на МТФ ще се проведе в Националния дворец на
news
Press Release
ITF world congress launches tomorrow
The largest ever world congress of the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) begins tomorrow in Sofia, Bulgaria. Taking place in Sofia’s National Palace of Culture, the event will bring
news
Press Release
ITF welcomes Chinese trade union confederation
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has welcomed a delegation from the ACFTU (All China Federation of Trade Unions) to its London, UK headquarters for four days after which the
news
Press Release
ITF world congress begins Sunday in Bulgaria
The four-yearly world congress of the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) will begin on Sunday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Running from 10 to 16 August, the event is the ITF’s supreme decision
news
Press Release
Световният конгрес на МТФ започва в неделя в България
Конгресът на Международната транспортна федерация (МТФ), който се провежда на всеки 4 години се открива тази неделя, 10-ти август в София, България. Събитието ще се проведе от 10 до 16 август. На
news
Press Release
Joint ICS, IMEC, ITF press release: Global shipping bodies issue Ebola virus advice
Three global shipping organisations today issued guidance to their members on the risks posed to ships’ crews calling in countries affected by the Ebola virus. The ICS (International Chamber of
news
Philippines tuna workers escalate dispute action with help of international delegation
Philippines tuna workers dismissed for forming a union have staged a week of action with the support of an international delegation from the ITF/IUF (International Union of Food, Agricultural and Hospitality Workers) fisheries programme.
news
ITF applauds US DOT decision on Norwegian Air
The ITF has applauded the decision on 2 September by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to refuse Norwegian Air International (NAI) – a key offender in attempting to introduce flags of convenience (FOCs) in aviation – an exemption for a foreign air carrier permit.
news
ETF ramps up pressure on ‘anti-union’ LOT
In a bid to ramp up the pressure on LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) over its unlawful sacking of Andrzej Jeżewski, vice-president of the ITF and ETF affiliated cabin crew union ZZPP, the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has urged the voice of the European airline industry and Polish members of the European Parliament to use their influence.
news
Longshore workers’ grain agreement heralds return to work
United States longshore workers who load grain in Pacific Northwest export terminals voted on 26 August to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with several multinational grain companies.
news
ITF and ETF urge action over dismissed aviation union leader in Poland
The ITF and ETF are urging their affiliates to take action over the unlawful dismissal of an aviation trade union leader in Poland.
news
ITF unions in HIV/AIDS agreement victory
ITF docker affiliates in central America have used ITF materials to help win protection from HIV/AIDS discrimination at work.
Media contact
Connect with ITF experts for further commentary.
News Alerts
Sign up to receive ITF news email alerts.
Choose between receiving an email whenever a new story is published to our website or sign up for a weekly digest. You can also tailor the news by sector or topic.
TRANSPORT WORKERS KEEP THE WORLD MOVING
Our voice our stories
Short explanatory text here talking to ITF impacts spanning the global, regional and sector specific to show why it matters and why the work of ITF is so important and needed for a fairer, more just world.
Impact stories
From grievances to global Insights - the ITF's data-driven approach
Comment article Seth Payer, Head of Data and Research at the International Transport Workers’ Federation The role of trade unions and a core pillar of the work of the International Transport Workers’
Impact stories
Seafarers win collective bargaining breakthrough in Iran
An ITF-affiliated seafarers’ union based in Iran has achieved a major organising victory. The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate (IMMS) has won a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for
Impact stories
Rights 4 Riders
Just days after riders announced a global network established by the ITF, #Rights4Riders, to protest the company’s business model, Deliveroo is facing setbacks to its IPO listing on the London Stock
Impact stories
The Shwe Tun Aung Story
The story of an ordinary Burmese seafarer facing oppression at sea - Burmese Cowboy is the tale of Shwe Tun Aung and his journey around the world, opposing corrupt ship owners and a dangerous