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Delta Air Lines urged to stop union busting campaign by US Congress
146 members of the US Congress have written to the CEO of Delta Air Lines urging them to stop union busting activities and commit to negotiating in good faith if their employees choose to form a union
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Gaza’s journalists face hunger as well as bombing
As the war in Gaza continues, Global Union Federations are shining a light on the crisis workers face across all economic sectors. Through a series of essays and articles on our websites, we aim to
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Victory for illegally sacked airport workers in Indonesia
The trade union Gebuk has secured a major victory for its members after the airline catering company Aerofood Catering Services Indonesia committed to pay compensation to the workers illegally
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ITF congratulate ILA victory in protecting work jurisdiction
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) welcomes the victory of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in their fight to protect their work jurisdiction at Ørsted’s offshore
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Australia passes world-first reform to raise standards for gig economy and transport workers
The Australian Senate has today passed world-leading legislation that enforces minimum standards for gig economy and road transport workers. The bill is on track to pass the House on Monday. The
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ITF President's New Year message 2024
Brothers and sisters of the ITF. 2024: now opening up again. With all the challenges that are confronting us in an increasingly dysfunctional world. We have to continue with our work in building
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DHL Logistics workers in Turkey benefit from significant agreement
Turkish union Tümtis has successfully negotiated a landmark outcome for its members with DHL Logistics Services. The agreement achieved by the ITF affiliate will mean wage increases of between 73% and
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300,000 strikers call for no cuts to workers’ rights in Finland
Hundreds of thousands of workers have been taking part in strike action across Finland in protest at the right-wing governments plans to attack workers’ rights. Prime minister Petteri Orpo of the
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ITF welcomes settlement between ILWU and ICTSI
Paddy Crumlin, President of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), welcomed the resolution of the long-running legal dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union
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ITF joins global unions in calling for tougher EU action against Myanmar regime
On the third anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has joined global unions to call on the European Union (EU) to re-evaluate its dealings
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New index names companies that abuse seafarers’ rights
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has launched a new online index to tackle the exploitation and abuse of workers at sea. The Seafarers' Breach of Rights Index lists companies and
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ITF welcomes ICJ Ruling, calls for global cooperation and action to end bloodshed
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) welcomes the Order of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case filed by South Africa against Israe l regardi ng the application of the
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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’
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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
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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
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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