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The International Transport Workers’ Federation’s media team is part of a global movement, working with the world’s media to fight for workers’ rights.

Our team can assist journalists with enquiries on both international and UK issues, in multiple languages.

Media contacts

Are you a journalist? Please email media@itf.org.uk for all press and media enquiries, or contact individual members of the team via phone or WhatsApp.

Rosalyn Smith Media Manager Tel: +44 7522 229623

Sian Manaz Deputy Communications Director Tel: +44 7850 736145

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Latest press releases

news Press Release 12 Nov 2024

Tourism workers in the Caribbean must be protected to ensure growth, says ITF

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) are calling for more

antigua

tourism

Tourism

Latin America

news Press Release 20 Oct 2024

New partnership with ITF a boost for Nigerian aviation workers

New partnership between Nigeria and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a welcome boost for African aviation industry. The partnership comes after Nigeria attained a 75.5%

news Press Release 12 Oct 2024

ITF Congress opens in Marrakech: Transport workers unite to Move the World Forward

Marrakech, 13 October 2024 – Over 2,000 transport workers from across the world have gathered at the 46th International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) Congress which officially opened today in

congress

ITF Congress 2024

Arab World

news Press Release 07 Oct 2024

German union urges Lufthansa to avoid Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott hotels where workers are on strike in the US

ver.di, the German union, is calling for Lufthansa Group to stop using Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott hotels to provide layover accommodation for their crew, during the current strikes that have seen 4

strike

tourism

NORTH AMERICA

news Press Release 01 Oct 2024

Dockers around the world stand in steadfast solidarity with International Longshoremen’s Association

As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) begins strike action on the USA’s East Coast, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in

news Press Release 27 Sep 2024

Palestine: Global unions file ILO complaint to recover wages of over 200,000 Palestinian workers in Israel

A complaint against the Israeli government for blatant violations of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Protection of Wages Convention has been filed by ten global trade unions, with

labour rights

Rights

Arab World

About the ITF

ITF is raising the voice of workers to improve the lives of workers. The leadership, advocacy, campaigning and direct action of ITF and our affiliated unions – at country, regional and global levels – has had a significant and tangible impact on workers’ lives and futures, both improving local conditions and raising international standards.

We are a democratic, affiliate-led federation, connecting and leveraging the power of trade unions from 153 countries. Find out more.

OUR SPOKESPEOPLE

Our spokespeople are experts in their field and can speak on a broad range of issues. Call the press team to arrange an interview.

GENERAL SECRETARY

Stephen Cotton

Stephen Cotton was elected at the 43rd ITF Congress in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014, re-elected at the 46th ITF Congress in Singapore, 2018 and the 46th ITF Congress in Marrakech, 2024. Under his leadership, the ITF has transformed into a proactive campaigning organisation, allowing the ITF and its affiliates to secure industry-leading contracts and protocols with key multinational companies in the transport sector.

ITF PRESIDENT

Paddy Crumlin

Paddy Crumlin is the President of the ITF, a position he has held since 2010. He is also National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), a role he has held since 2000, National President of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), and a Member of the Executive Board of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

ITF’s wider elected leadership include regional Vice Presidents, as well as and industrial section and department chairs. They can be contacted through the press team.

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