Newly released Wikileaks documents make it clear that the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) is no more than a corporate power grab and that negotiations must be stopped.

Activists from ten countries begin an ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) training programme today (Monday 10 October) in Marrakesh, Morocco, designed to develop their campaigning skills to support union activity in the Arab World region.

Young transport workers from ITF unions in Africa have been learning how to build a network of activists and young leaders to play a powerful role in campaigning and organising in transport.

Trade unions around the world are involved in activities this week as part of the International Transport Workers’ Federation road and rail action week.

ITF unions from across Africa have planned how they will take action to deal with the risks and opportunities for workers posed by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

The ITF and its member the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) are spearheading a drive to defend the rights and livelihoods of the country’s dockers.

“When I get home my mission is to get my comrades motivated and activated.”

It’s hoped the findings of a study jointly commissioned by the ITF and published today, will lead to significant improvements in the health, safety and welfare of workers in the global container industry.

An independent study being published today is hoped to pave the way for significant improvements in the health, safety and welfare of workers in the global container port industry. Commissioned by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) and the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and carried out by Cardiff University, the landmark report is the only one of its kind ever undertaken to such an exhaustive level.

Trade unions representing workers in Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have established a new global network to build workers' power in the multinational.

ITF unions have celebrated the ‘impressive’ results of a three-year project to support the organisation of informal transport workers – including a large rise in trade union membership, the signing of collective agreements, greater visibility of women workers and the formation of new unions.

The ITF, UNI and DP-DHL have today agreed to a protocol, which commits them to continued dialogue on employment and industrial relations. The parties will meet four times a year and attempt to resolve issues in a mutually acceptable manner to avoid future problems.