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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 8h
Fishers' unions stand united with SYMAPECI in Côte d'Ivoire and with Senegalese fishers' unions in their fight for decent work, fair wages and dignity on the job. 📣 CFTO – return to the negotiating table now and bargain with the workers' chosen representatives. youtube.com/shorts/o7EQo...
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We stand with Fishers in Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal - Fair pay NOW!
YouTube video by ITF Global
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Station staff do more than sell tickets. 🚨 They are the first responders in emergencies ♿️ They support disabled people ℹ️ They provide the vital information you need during disruptions. Station staff keep our stations safe. But their jobs are under threat.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Precarious work needs unions ✊ 🇵🇦 This week, we are bringing ITF affiliates from across the world to Panama for our Fisheries Section and Inland Navigation Section conferences to send a powerful message to governments and employers – we back workers. #WeMoveTheWorld youtube.com/shorts/mqRtd...
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Precarious work needs unions ✊ Edgar Diaz speaks to us from the conference floor in Panama.
YouTube video by ITF Global
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🌏 This World Maritime Day we demand better protection for seafarers. #worldmaritimeday
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
⚓️ ITF affiliates PNO and OMEPEGE/FTPAW-SEK brought unions, governments and shipowners together in Athens to mark the anniversary — and look at how the MLC must evolve to meet challenges including conflict, cleaner fuels, automation and AI. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
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ITF affiliates bring industry together in Athens to chart future of MLC
ITF affiliates the Panhellenic Seamen's Federation (PNO) and the Cypriot Federation of Transport, Petroleum and Agricultural Workers (OMEPEGE/FTPAW-SEK) brought unions, governments and shipowners toge...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We’ve seen 4 ferry accidents since July – ITF’s deepest condolences go to all affected by these tragedies “We owe it to those who lost their lives to learn from these accidents, demand change + make sure it never happens again.” ITF Ferry Task Force Ronny Øksnes www.france24.com/en/indonesia...
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Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days
At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo. The disaster is the seco...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We send our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and stand in solidarity with the passengers, crew, rescue teams and all those waiting for news of their loved ones. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We mourn the loss of Héctor Azúa. Héctor was a passionate trade unionist, a principled leader, and an unwavering defender of seafarers. Rest in power, Héctor. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/hect...
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Héctor Azúa
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is deeply saddened to mark the passing of Héctor Azúa, Regional Vice President of the ITF Seafarers' Section for Latin America and the Caribbea
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ten seafarers are feared dead after a cargo ship sank off the coast of Istanbul following a collision with a tanker. Our thoughts are with the crew, their families and everyone involved in the rescue effort. english.aawsat.com/world/531374...
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10 Feared Dead after Turkish Cargo Ship Sinks Off Istanbul's Coast
A Turkish cargo ship with 10 crew aboard sank Wednesday after a collision with a tanker off Istanbul, Turkish authorities said.  A lifeboat and other debris belonging to the Tugberk Imamoglu have been...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
⚓ After more than nine months in an Iranian prison, seafarer Paul Justin has described the ordeal he and his crewmates endured after their vessel was intercepted over fuel-smuggling allegations. Seafarers deserve protection, not persecution. www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/202...
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Handcuffed at gunpoint: Sailor tells of ordeal in Iran’s Bandar Abbas jail | The National
Seafarer released months after war broke out speaks of ruthless treatment and 'close to death' experiences as missiles explode near jail
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
✈️ A groundbreaking judgement recognising the long terms impacts for cabin crew at work. Unions have been advocating this for a long time. Time for airlines to negotiate real protections to prevent and manage the impact on cabin crew health! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The Court of Appeal of The Hague has granted the European Trade Union Confederation permission to join the appeal on the validity of the ‘Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause’. We will always defend the right of unions to negotiate collective agreements. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/unio...
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Union unity strengthened in Hague Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause appeal as ETUC joins proceedings
Decision to allow ETUC to support ITF case reflects significance of appeal outcome for protection of workers’ rights across Europe.The Court of Appeal of The Hague has granted the European
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our thoughts are with the families of 22 missing seafarers following the sinking of the MV Ocean Winner in the Bay of Bengal. We call for the state flag, Panama, to carry out an investigation as a matter of urgency. www.marineinsight.com/22-seafarers...
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22 Seafarers Missing After Ship Sailing From India To China With 72,000 Tonnes Of Iron Ore Sinks In Bay Of Bengal
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
A new aviation oil being introduced has a less noticeable odour. But less odour does not mean less exposure. We are demanding an investigation into the oil and the impact it has on air crew doing their jobs. Join us – take action now! www.itfglobal.org/en/campaigns...
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Air crew have the right to breathe safe air at work
Use the drop down menu above to select a country. Complete the form to take action and send the National Civil Aviation Authorities and National Labour Inspectorates an email demanding them to investi...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Better protections, fairer pay and safer roads! A new Safe Rates law in Brazil is a major win for truck drivers in Brazil – and for the global Safe Rates movement. #SafeRatesSaveLives www.itfglobal.org/en/news/braz...
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Brazil’s new ‘Safe Rates’ law will protect truck drivers, promote fair competition
Brazil leads the way on Safe Rates with new ‘National Policy on Minimum Freight Rates for Road Freight Transportation’.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Solidarity with dockers striking in Germany. 6 ports were disrupted as workers demand a pay increase – particularly for workers in lower and middle pay groups Dockers keep ports safe and cargo moving. They deserve a fair share of the profits they create. www.marineinsight.com/24-hour-warn...
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24-Hour Warning Strike By German Port Workers Halts Cargo Operations At 6 Major Seaports
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
An Indian captain is facing up to 10 years in prison charged with sanction offences on an alleged Russia shadow fleet vessel. Seafarers will often be unaware of whether the vessel they are on is carrying sanctioned oil - they should not become victims of geopolitical conflicts.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🇬🇭 Women in fishing communities in Ghana are facing exploitation and abuse – and unions are demanding the new Ghanaian Government act. We stand with MDU, fishers and all workers in Ghana – ratify C190 now! #ThisIsOurWorldToo ghanaiantimes.com.gh/ratify-ilo-c...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Bus drivers in London are being denied access to toilets. The lack of access to facilities is a threat to the safety and health of workers - particularly women - and disrupts services. Bus drivers keep our cities moving – they deserve dignity. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...
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'Bus drivers are going in Lucozade bottles - we need more toilets'
MyLondon's Back Our Bus Drivers campaign is shining a light on working conditions and calling for change
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Congratulations to ITF affiliates in Fiji for an extremely successful action over the weekend. The campaign for an increase to the minimum wage in Fiji is gaining momentum. The time for excuses is over - Fijian workers need a Living Wage now! www.fijitimes.com.fj/low-minimum-...
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Low minimum wage in Fiji is ‘government-mandated exploitation" - ITF - The Fiji Times
International Transport Workers’ Federation Asia Pacific Regional Secretary Scott McDine has described Fiji’s $5-an-hour minimum wage as “government-mandated exploitation”, as trade unions intensify t...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🥵 The world is heating up.. and public transport workers are paying the price. Our affiliate unions are taking action. Employers – protect your workers. #OurPublicTransport youtube.com/shorts/GpjaN...
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🥵 The world is heating up.. and public transport workers are paying the price.
YouTube video by ITF Global
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Unions from across Central Asia are demanding that investment in the ‘Trans-Caspian International Transport Route’ (TITR) is matched by decent jobs and strong trade union representation. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/tran...
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Transport trade unions join forces to build solidarity across Central Asia
Unions demand that investment in ‘Trans-Caspian International Transport Route’ is matched by decent jobs and strong trade union representation.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Huge win for gig workers in Australia! 🇦🇺 Delivery drivers for platforms like Uber + Doordash will be guaranteed a minimum hourly rate of pay after a landmark judgement. The new standards also include pay for waiting time and personal accident insurance. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision
Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 August
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Seafarer casualties continue to rise in the Strait of Hormuz with thousands of seafarers still stuck with no way of getting home to their families. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February
US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Forced labour in fisheries is not an isolated problem — it is a systemic one. A new report highlights the vulnerabilities faced by migrant fishers. It calls for for stronger protections, better enforcement and greater accountability across supply chains. labor.washington.edu/rights-on-th...
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Rights on the Line: Policy and Regulatory Gaps Affecting Migrant Fishers in Washington State Ports | Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies - UW College of Arts and Sciences
The Bridges Center research team is proud to present “Rights on the Line: Policy and Regulatory Gaps Affecting Migrant Fishers in Washington State Ports.” This project examines the working experiences...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Escalating attacks on ships, ports and export terminals in the Black Sea are putting seafarers' lives at risk and disrupting global trade and vital supply chains. Seafarers keep the world's trade moving - they must never become casualties of war. economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/interna...
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Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flows
Attacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each other's export facilities and vessels. This escalation adds pre...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
ITF unions in Côte d'Ivoire are organising to protect fishers! An ITF workshop brought unions together to fight back against the Flags of Non Compliance system that leaves fishers exposed to working abuses. The struggle for decent work needs strong unions. youtu.be/qhhZ6agwDnE?...
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FILIERE PECHE : Les syndicats renforcent leur capacité
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Seafarers trapped near the Persian Gulf are still suffering – reduced to one meal a day and struggling with their mental health, sleep and finances. This must end now: seafarers must be repatriated home and protected from war. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/b...
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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War
Thousands of civilian workers remain stranded on ships at risk of attack by Iran. On one vessel, sailors have been held by the Iranian navy for more than three months.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
✈️ Congratulations to CUPE Local 8125 and its members on reaching this important milestone. ITF stands with flight attendants everywhere in the fight for fair pay, decent working conditions and respect for the vital role they play keeping aviation moving. www.cbc.ca/news/world/w...
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WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal to end flight attendants' strike that left travellers in limbo | CBC News
Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike ​that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
ITF extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in the ferry fire off the coast of Indonesia. Our thoughts are with all the passengers, crew and emergency responders involved in this tragic incident. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In Livingstone, ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton and ITF Africa Regional Secretary Mohammed Dauda Safiyanu and ITF’s National Coordinating Committee of Zambia met with Hon. Rodney Sikumba, Zambia's Tourism Minister and Chair of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Seafarers face growing danger as conflicts continue to threaten vital shipping routes. Urgent action is needed to protect transport workers, ensure the safe repatriation of seafarers and return to peace talks.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
✈️ A media exposé is shining a light on the horrific abuse and harassment faced by cabin crew – from verbal abuse and intimidation to sexual harassment by passengers and colleagues. Cabin crew have the right to a safe, respectful workplace. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The secret lives of flight attendants: ‘British passengers always drink like they’ve never drunk before’
Lewd propositions, drunken tirades, groping, grumbling and grubby behaviour – cabin crew have to experience it all, at altitude. They open up about the horrors they’ve seen from passengers and colleag...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton visited Albania this week. He met the government and ITF affiliate, the Federation of Transport and Telecommunication Workers' Unions of Albania.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Civilian transport workers are paying the price for conflicts they have no part in. ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton calls for an immediate end to attacks on transport workers, safe passage for merchant shipping and a return to diplomacy.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
ITF condemns the escalating attacks on merchant shipping and transport workers in the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea + Sea of Azov. "Whatever the conflict, wherever it is, civilian transport workers must be protected,” said Stephen Cotton, ITF General Secretary www.itfglobal.org/en/news/stop...
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Stop killing transport workers: ITF sounds alarm as attacks on shipping and transport workers escalate again
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has condemned another sharp escalation in attacks on merchant shipping and transport workers on two fronts – the US-Iran war
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
“I condemn all unwarranted attacks on civilian merchant vessels arising from geopolitical conflicts. Such acts endanger seafarers, threaten the safety of navigation, disrupt global supply chains and undermine the principles upon which international shipping depends.” www.imo.org/en/mediacent...
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IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea
IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
⚓ Six seafarers abandoned. Some crew members have been trapped on board for more than 13 months. Some going six months without pay. The six remaining seafarers are still waiting to be repatriated and are owed more than USD 68,000 in wages. 🔗 www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/aban...
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Abandoned and unpaid: seafarers left stranded, owed $68,000 in Las Palmas | ITF Seafarers
Turkish-owned vessel detained with fake safety papers, a forged wage-security certificate, and crew owed USD68,000 in wages
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Transport workers did not create the fuel price crisis – they must not be made to pay the cost. As conflict + global instability drive up fuel prices, road transport workers are facing rising costs, growing pressure + increasing risks to their income and health. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/road...
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Road transport workers must not pay the cost of the fuel price crisis
The ITF calls for urgent action to protect transport workers, passengers and communities. The Road Transport Section Steering
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
⚓ As seafarers continue to face risks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, the ITF and shipping companies around the world that make up the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have agreed to maintain the area's designation as a Warlike Operations Area. 🔗 www.itfglobal.org/en/news/join...
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Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Warlike Operations Area in Strait of Hormuz continues under weekly review
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have agreed to mainta
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🇹🇿 COTWU are organising for Safe Rates at Dar es Salaam international bus terminal to build worker power and raise awareness about the importance of good mental health for drivers. #SafeRatesSaveLives
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🇳🇵ITF affiliate NETWON are organising drivers at Kathmandu Airport this week in the struggle for fair pay, proper road infrastructure, clean facilities for workers, and effective social dialogue with unions. #SafeRatesSaveLives
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The ITF is deeply saddened by the death of Martin Kazungu, a digital taxi driver in Kenya found dead in his car as a result of exhaustion. Solidarity with TAWU Kenya and all workers who held a vigil at the Ministry of Transport. No one should lose their life while at work.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Young workers for Safe Rates! ✊ Our Youth Committee showing solidarity with drivers and unions across the world fighting for fair pay. #SafeRatesSaveLives
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We brought unions from around the world together in London to build worker power in the tourism sector ⛱️ Tourism depends on our members - and we're doubling down on our demands ✊ #WeMoveTheWorld youtu.be/YPbhn_uQlt8
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2026 ITF Tourism Conference
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Unifor @unifor.org · 29/06/2026
Safe roads start with safe jobs. During the @itfglobalunion.bsky.social Safe Rates Week of Action, #Unifor stands with transport workers fighting for fair pay, safer working conditions and the right to bargain. Safe rates save lives. #canlab #cdnpoli www.unifor.org/news/all-new...
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ITF Week of Action Statement
This week, transport workers and unions around the world are joining the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s Safe Rates Week of Action. Unifor is with them, fully and without reservation.The...
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
DP World – hands off Lyttelton Port! We stand in solidarity with our New Zealand affiliates, the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ), and the Rail & Maritime Transport Union (RMTU), in opposing the operational lease for Lyttelton Port being given to DP World. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/dp-w...
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DP World lease threatens jobs, safety, community – New Zealand unions warn
Granting DP World a lease to run Lyttleton Port is backdoor privatisation that will strip Christchurch of a profitable public asset.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🇺🇦 A landmark victory for railway workers in Ukraine. ✊ The Trade Union of Railwaymen and Transport Construction Workers of Ukraine has secured a major legal victory after a court ruled that Ukrzaliznytsia acted unlawfully. Read more: zalp.org.ua/novyny/sud-p...
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Суд повернув залізничникам право на «оздоровчі»: профспілка виграла безпрецедентну справу - Профспілка залізничників і транспортних будівельників України
22 квітня 2026 року Печерський районний суд м. Києва ухвалив рішення, яке вже називають одним із найважливіших для системи трудових відносин в умовах воєнного
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
We are launching the 2026 ITF Safe Rates Action Week! Road transport unions worldwide are fighting back against the pressures pushing drivers to their absolute limits and endangering lives - low pay, long hours, chronic fatigue, job insecurity and platform algorithms.
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International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The first Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport has been launched by UN Tourism and the ITF. Together, we have committed to a 3 year programme of work to tackle inequality, improve working conditions & create more opportunities for women across the sector. www.itfglobal.org/en/news/un-t...
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UN Tourism and ITF call for action on women in tourism transport
The Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport, launched today, provides the first global, sex-disaggregated evidence base on women working across air, land and water passenger transport.
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