Civil aviation
The civil aviation industry has undergone a dramatic international restructuring in recent years. This has given a very high profile role to the ITF in the co-ordination of international activities and the representation of civil aviation unions in international bodies. more >>
 | 05 Sep 2008 Joint protest against ATC victimisation The ITF has joined IFATCA, the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations, in protesting over the mistreatment of members of the ASECNA francophone air traffic controllers’ federation. Despite promises to the contrary,... 03 Sep 2008 Thai transport unionists take to streets to force change Trade unionists are at the forefront of the struggle to peacefully overthrow what they see as a puppet government ruling Thailand on behalf of the ousted and banned former Prime Minister.
The beleaguered government today declared a state of... |
 | 11 Aug 2008 Two year campaign pays off as Pakistan government lifts trade union ban TitleA two year campaign by global trade union federation the ITF has triumphantly paid off with the news that the Pakistani government has withdrawn legislation banning workers at PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) from joining a union.
The... 18 Jan 2008 Praise for Heathrow emergency landing crew Commenting on the exemplary emergency landing and passenger evacuation in yesterday’s incident at Heathrow, ITF General Secretary David Cockroft said: “We have nothing but praise for the work of the emergency personnel, the coolheaded response of... |  |
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