Skip to main content

Matatu workers’ story: speaking out against discrimination

Worker stories

Women workers in the matatu sector in Nairobi face social stigma just for doing their jobs. All too often, that leads to them being subject to sexual assault and harassment, from the police, the public and even their colleagues. These women deserve respect at work and an end to discrimination.  

Our voices will be heard loud when we come together as one.” Lynette, matatu conductor

 

Connected

news

resources

Resources 08 May 2024

An ITF Toolkit: Organising for Power in the Caribbean

We hope that this organising toolkit, designed and supported by our leaders in the region, will be the catalyst to grow the union movement locally, inspire a new generation of union members to join

Our voice our stories

Short explanatory text here talking to ITF impacts spanning the global, regional and sector specific to show why it matters and why the work of ITF is so important and needed for a fairer, more just world.
Impact stories

Rights 4 Riders

Just days after riders announced a global network established by the ITF, #Rights4Riders, to protest the company’s business model, Deliveroo is facing setbacks to its IPO listing on the London Stock
Impact stories

The Shwe Tun Aung Story

The story of an ordinary Burmese seafarer facing oppression at sea - Burmese Cowboy is the tale of Shwe Tun Aung and his journey around the world, opposing corrupt ship owners and a dangerous