NORTH AMERICA
WE MOVE THE WORLD
Transport workers form the lifeblood of our economy, linking critical supply chains, markets and societies, keeping our world moving.
In a world of growing inequality, increasing attacks on human rights, rising authoritarianism, corruption, and corporate greed, we are working across North America to elevate global, regional and local issues and driving collective action to improve the rights of transport workers and all workers.
ON THE GROUND
On the ground
The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers' lives and futures.
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Lufthansa Airlines pulls crew from striking US hotel in victory for international solidarity
After several weeks of intense negotiations and global action, the Lufthansa Group answered union calls to stop using the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, where workers are on strike, for
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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
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ILA shuts down US East Coast in fight for fair contract
Ports all along the East Coast hit as International Longshoremen’s Association strikes for first time since 1977. D ockers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike as of
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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