Workers from ITF-affiliated transport unions in Kenya marched through Nairobi on 8 March - International Womens' Day - to present to the transport ministry a position paper on bus rapid transit (BRT) implementation in the city. The march, organised by the Transport Workers’ Union (TAWU), the Matatu
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the recent grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and is calling on all remaining civil aviation authorities to follow suit to ensure the safety of both passengers and workers.
International Women’s Day 2019 is a momentous day for women transport workers around the world for many reasons. Today, the ITF and the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) have just signed a joint agreement to strengthen women’s employment in public transport. ITF and UITP will work
The ITF and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) have signed a joint agreement to strengthen women’s employment in public transport. The two parties will now work with unions and employers to implement the agreement in pilot cities, with an announcement of the first city expected
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing 18 million workers in 147 countries, is calling for the immediate release of Moses Ndiema, secretary general of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), and other union leaders. The trade union leaders were detained as part of
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) representing 18 million transport workers and UITP (International Association of Public Transport) have signed a joint agreement to strengthen women’s employment in public transport. The two parties will now work with unions and employers to