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ITF and ETF stand ready to defend the rights of striking aviation and logistics workers in Germany
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) defend the rights of striking aviation workers in Germany today (20 February) and support Ver.di’s calls for immediate and meaningful engagement on a new collective bargaining agreement
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Shipping industry calls for release of Galaxy Leader crew still held captive
Today - Monday 19 February 2024 – marks the three-month anniversary since the Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader and its 25 seafarers in the Red Sea. The vessel, a roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier, was seized on the 19 November. The maritime industry has joined together from around the world to
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IBF Warlike Operations Area Committee: Increased support for IBF covered seafarers
Joint statement by the International Transport Workers' Federation and the Joint Negotiating Group The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) social partners are increasingly concerned about the actions taken by Houthi forces that are threatening the safety of transiting seafarers and vessels
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Indian road transport workers strike against new anti-worker legislation
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stands in solidarity with Indian road transport workers striking today (February 16) as they demand Modi’s Government reverse legislation that seeks to criminalise drivers. ITF has written to the Indian Government expressing concern at the new
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ETF and ITF urge EU Member States to support Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
Brussels, Belgium – February 15, 2024 – The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today called on the permanent representations of EU Member States to strongly support the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive. “With
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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. Delta employees announced a coordinated campaign to organise in November 2022 amongst flight
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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 expose the conflict's devastating impact on livelihoods, safety and well-being for working people
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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 terminated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gebuk, a member of the ITF-affiliated Federation of Indonesian
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