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December
23 December 2010
Turkish aviation workers protest against dismissals
22 December 2010
ILWU fights union-busting tactics
22 December 2010
ITF calls for solidarity with JAL cabin crew
21 December 2010
Union action leads to presidential intervention in Philippine Airline dispute
21 December 2010
ITF backs dockers in Morocco
16 December 2010
Spotlight on impact of piracy on seafarers’ families
16 December 2010
Australian union wins ground-breaking clause on domestic violence
16 December 2010
Union in Nepal reaches out to tanker drivers
15 December 2010
Building alliances is key to tackling climate change, says ITF
10 December 2010
Taxi drivers’ stoppage in Colombia leads to security pledge
9 December 2010
New aviation union in Venezuela
9 December 2010
Strike action in Indian port wins payment hike
8 December 2010
Awards recognise excellence in seafarers’ welfare
3 December 2010
Protest in the Philippines over plans to outsource aviation workers’ jobs
2 December 2010
Truck convoy delivers the HIV/AIDS message in Namibia
2 December 2010
HIV/AIDS survey in civil aviation underlines the need for a workplace response
1 December 2010
Transport union unification in Germany “a positive step forward”
1 December 2010
New collective agreement for hotel workers in Canada
November
26 November 2010
Indian seafarers win extended shore leave rights
25 November 2010
Unions campaign to put a stop to violence against women
25 November 2010
ITF condemns possible airline interference in US union elections
24 November 2010
Francophone unions commit to building strong organised workplaces
18 November 2010
Palestine truckers’ project goes operational
18 November 2010
Substandard conditions and no pay on board vessel held in the UK
18 November 2010
Women rail workers meet to tackle outsourcing
12 November 2010
UPS workers reinstated in Turkey
12 November 2010
Save Our PAL's Jobs
9 November 2010
Unionists vow to organise new private sector ports in Latin America
9 November 2010
Airport protest pushes bargaining case
8 November 2010
Vahed members targeted for arrest
8 November 2010
ITF backs Chittagong dockers
5 November 2010
Australian union voices renewed concerns over flag of convenience system
5 November 2010
ITF call for solidarity with Pakistan aviation workers
4 November 2010
Rail workers in New Zealand win historic agreement
4 November 2010
International youth delegation backs UK tube workers’ picket line protest
October
29 October 2010
United Nations to “spare no effort” in tackling piracy
28 October 2010
Workers at fuel supplier fight dismissals in Swaziland
28 October 2010
Railway workers in Germany take action over wages
22 October 2010
ITF backs global union federation campaign to release imprisoned workers in India
22 October 2010
Aviation workers in Sweden win agreement
21 October 2010
Agreements covering port workers in India pave the way for full settlements
20 October 2010
European air traffic management targets denounced
15 October 2010
Taxi rally in Nepal marks respect and safety campaign
14 October 2010
Dock workers urged to step up global network terminals campaign
14 October 2010
Cooperation fostered to improve fishers’ lives
13 October 2010
New report details workers’ rights violations at DHL
8 October 2010
Mass protest in Bulgaria over pension rights
7 October 2010
Seafarers on vessels in the Baltic win substantial back wages payout
7 October 2010
European drive to highlight the rights of river cruise workers
7 October 2010
US coastguard act set to improve seafarers’ shore leave rights
6 October 2010
Landmark conference to build charter on quality public services
1 October 2010
Trade unions spearhead cuts protests
1 October 2010
Cambodian dockers’ union develops extensive HIV project
1 October 2010
Workers at US airline vote on union representation
September
30 September 2010
Stoppage closes US shipping port
30 September 2010
Honorary union membership for Osanloo
24 September 2010
Striking Irish dockers win social welfare appeal payout
24 September 2010
Arab World unionists coordinate to tackle job security at global terminal operator
23 September 2010
New centre launched to advance seafarers’ rights
23 September 2010
Piracy petition presented to International Maritime Organization
22 September 2010
Labour movement backing for international social responsibility standard
17 September 2010
World Day for Decent Work: unions to stand up for good jobs
17 September 2010
Social dumping on Danish union agenda
16 September 2010
Picket line protest at New Zealand port
16 September 2010
Fair ferries campaign launched in the UK
15 September 2010
Call to join action week in October
14 September 2010
ITF renews its call on UPS to deliver justice in Turkey
10 September 2010
Abandoned Eastern European crew wins back wages and repatriation costs
10 September 2010
Norwegian union says “no” to Ryanair flights
9 September 2010
Mass protest in France over pensions reform
9 September 2010
Legitimate leadership reinstated at Costa Rica dockers’ union
8 September 2010
Nepali transport union builds driver custody suite
3 September 2010
“Heavy-handed” response to pilot efforts to observe safety measures in Pakistan
3 September 2010
Call for union rights in Swaziland
3 September 2010
Transport workers in the UK to walk out on strike
2 September 2010
Global action sends home protest message on UPS dismissals in Turkey
August
26 August 2010
DHL workers in New Zealand join protests against labour law changes
26 August 2010
Bargaining rights win for aviation workers in Turkey
25 August 2010
International action to back UPS workers in Turkey
12 August 2010
Paddy Crumlin elected new president
12 August 2010
Congress passes resolution calling on Philippine airline to end outsourcing dispute
12 August 2010
ITF congress closes today with march through Mexico City
12 August 2010
Shocked MUA duo organise help for sacked electrical workers
11 August 2010
Strong Unions - Sustainable Transport is adopted
10 August 2010
ITF delegation raises concerns about Mexico’s offshore sector
10 August 2010
Concern over impact of financial crisis on women
9 August 2010
Cross-border solidarity wins justice for river crews in Brazil
9 August 2010
Argentine fishers hail victory in organising drive
9 August 2010
Dockers demand worldwide lobby on health and safety
9 August 2010
Thai railway workers’ struggle wins greater investment
9 August 2010
Go-ahead given for flag of convenience policy update
9 August 2010
Uniting to promote quality jobs and public services
7 August 2010
Seafarers ‘bill of rights’ on course to be ratified
7 August 2010
Delegates stand up for trade union rights at UPS in Turkey
7 August 2010
We back British Airways cabin crew
6 August 2010
Organising globally to build strong unions
6 August 2010
Trade union rights under the spotlight at today’s symposium
6 August 2010
Solidarity with Mexican workers
5 August 2010
Young transport workers seek formal ITF status
5 August 2010
Historic move towards ‘just transition’ to green transport
5 August 2010
Welcome to the online multimedia Congress
July
30 July 2010
Indonesian dockers’ rally over employer failure to honour agreement
30 July 2010
Shock over death of trainee seafarer in South Africa
29 July 2010
Dockers’ union complaint against Costa Rican government
28 July 2010
UK union set to challenge airline decision
28 July 2010
Port lockout in Canada ends
23 July 2010
Airline employees in the Philippines fight sackings and casual contracts
23 July 2010
ITF condemns approval of repressive law in Panama
22 July 2010
Lockout in Canadian port causes outrage
22 July 2010
Union wins settlement for civil aviation authority workers in South Africa
21 July 2010
Rally in Japan in protest over anti-union shipping company
19 July 2010
Congress website goes live
16 July 2010
Nationwide port shutdown following docker death in Australia
16 July 2010
Fisheries workers in Papua New Guinea fight for union rights
16 July 2010
Scholarship awards to Indian seafarers' children
15 July 2010
Special invitation to Mansour Osanloo
15 July 2010
Australian aviation unions unite
8 July 2010
Container terminal dispute in Yemen settled
8 July 2010
Victory for low paid UK transport workers
8 July 2010
ITF protest over “reckless” sexist advertising at Russian airline
7 July 2010
Low cost airline should enter into agreements with workers says Danish union
2 July 2010
Music project promotes union message to drivers in Africa
2 July 2010
ITF condemns shootings and further dismissals at UPS in Turkey
2 July 2010
Convoy heads for Australian parliament in safe rates lobby
1 July 2010
Iran government claims Osanloo to be freed
1 July 2010
Jobs should be key priority claim unionists
June
30 June 2010
ITF seafarers’ expo in the Philippines puts the spotlight on seafaring
24 June 2010
Collective agreement for dock workers in India sets benchmark for all contractors
24 June 2010
New ballot to defend UK cabin crew
24 June 2010
Canada ratifies key seafarers' convention
24 June 2010
International solidarity is no longer optional, says ITF chief
18 June 2010
Contract agreement for US airline catering workers
17 June 2010
ITF condemns arrests of bus union committee members in Iran
17 June 2010
Transport unions in Australia stand up for pay equality
17 June 2010
Victory for professional drivers in Europe confirmed
16 June 2010
Union video spreads the message of safe sex in Panama
15 June 2010
ITF vote for Gaza action
10 June 2010
ITF denounces draconian measures against dockers’ union protest in Iraq
10 June 2010
Dutch union wins agreement with container terminal operator
10 June 2010
Education programme for women tempo drivers in Nepal
9 June 2010
Aviation unionists vow to build stronger links
4 June 2010
ITF fears for safety of Osanloo
4 June 2010
Call for renewed solidarity with British cabin crew workers
4 June 2010
Plans for industrial action in Sweden to secure fair deal for transport workers
3 June 2010
Latin America-European Union aviation discussions to include union voice
3 June 2010
Strike action averted in Turkey after aviation union wins settlement
1 June 2010
Histadrut response to ITF statement on Gaz flotilla deaths
May
27 May 2010
Protests over “gagging” order against India aviation workers
27 May 2010
South Africa freight transport dispute resolved
27 May 2010
Turkish aviation union announces strike action
26 May 2010
Year-long HIV campaign for Colombian transport workers
21 May 2010
Worldwide problems at global delivery firm heard by top Deutsche Post DHL executive
21 May 2010
Anti-piracy campaign launches
20 May 2010
UK union wins court of appeal judgment
20 May 2010
Website to help union movement put central focus on organising
20 May 2010
Victory for Boron mineworkers
18 May 2010
Nordic Transport Workers’ Federation pledges support for BA cabin crew
14 May 2010
Ongoing transport strike in South Africa after deadlocked negotiations
14 May 2010
Rule change enhances union organising rights in the US
13 May 2010
ITF condemns executions in Iran
13 May 2010
Further strike action at UK airline
12 May 2010
ITF young workers call for active promotion of youth work
11 May 2010
Unions call for new measures to help European seafarers
11 May 2010
Progress for European unions on Common Fisheries Policy
10 May 2010
Air quality on the agenda for aviation unions
6 May 2010
Unions in Latin America set out long-term HIV campaign plan
6 May 2010
Assistance for crew in New Zealand in wake of seafarer deaths
6 May 2010
Transport workers in South Africa set for strike action
6 May 2010
Unionists call for mutual support in global terminal operators
5 May 2010
Stress and fatigue in aviation on the increase says researcher
1 May 2010
Global labour movement calls for jobs and justice
April
30 April 2010
Docker win in Jordan
30 April 2010
Solidarity with Turkish trade unionists on May Day
30 April 2010
Chinese, Russian and Spanish versions of ITF seafarers’ website provide “virtually universal service”
29 April 2010
Union petition against new aviation regulations in Turkey
29 April 2010
Victory for European truck drivers
23 April 2010
Solidarity for sacked UPS workers in Turkey must continue
23 April 2010
Call for measures to end air transport crisis
22 April 2010
UK transport firm takeover should not put jobs at risk, say German unions
22 April 2010
Call for solidarity support for airline catering workers in the US and Germany
21 April 2010
Rail workers in Luxembourg rally for public services and secure jobs
16 April 2010
Costa Rica dockers on strike for union rights
16 April 2010
International union protest over lockout of US mineworkers
15 April 2010
First ever women’s transport union meeting in Korea commits to integration
9 April 2010
Australian maritime union wins commitments on safety
9 April 2010
Indian seafarers show solidarity support for British cabin crew
8 April 2010
US dockers’ union backs Costa Rican port workers
8 April 2010
Working time directive must protect people and the environment says ETF
6 April 2010
Women elected to dockers' union roles
March
31 March 2010
Nordic unions aid BA crew
31 March 2010
ITF deplores Moscow Metro attacks
30 March 2010
Unionists agree to step up action on piracy
25 March 2010
New collective agreement for metro workers in Romania
25 March 2010
Bangladeshi river workers' strike ends
24 March 2010
Danish transport workers win measures to tackle social dumping
24 March 2010
Unions respond to call for action against social dumping in Norway offshore industry
18 March 2010
Best practice guidance on successful seafarers’ centres launched
18 March 2010
ITF defends dockers’ right to strike in Kuwait
18 March 2010
Global solidarity with cabin crew at UK airline
17 March 2010
ITF workshop in Guatemala puts the focus on workplace HIV policies
15 March 2010
German union wins majority on UPS works council
12 March 2010
UK union announces strike dates at British airline
11 March 2010
Maersk urged to intervene to settle Indian port drivers’ agreement
11 March 2010
Rate of ratification of maritime labour conventions gains pace
5 March 2010
UK concession set to free migrant fishers from exploitation
4 March 2010
Unionists reach out to women workers on 8 March
4 March 2010
Right to strike over social dumping backed by key ILO body
3 March 2010
Dockers’ union cooperation in India
February
26 February 2010
ITF steps up protest to Costa Rica government
26 February 2010
Cabin crew vote for strike action at British Airways
25 February 2010
Arab world dockers express solidarity with Indian port drivers
25 February 2010
Union video demands respect for DHL workers worldwide
19 February 2010
Iran bus unionist released from solitary confinement
18 February 2010
US airline 100 per cent unionised thanks to organising drive
18 February 2010
Indian port drivers put forward key demands
12 February 2010
Seafarers abandoned in Denmark win justice
12 February 2010
Seafarers abandoned in Denmark win justice
11 February 2010
ITF increases pressure on Thai railway managers
11 February 2010
Baggage weight campaign action at UK airport
11 February 2010
ITF assists starving seafarers on board “floating sweatshop” in Australian waters
8 February 2010
Transport workers reinforce commitment to organise women workers
4 February 2010
Call for solidarity for Costa Rican dockers
4 February 2010
ITF assists seafarers abandoned in Danish port
3 February 2010
ITF condemns lockout of US mineworkers
January
29 January 2010
ITF calls for "stakeholder dialogue" to solve aviation crisis
29 January 2010
Swazi transport union wins agreement on recruitment
29 January 2010
Maritime workers assist in Haiti relief operations
21 January 2010
Saudi airline attempts to quash Moroccan aviation workers’ union
21 January 2010
Hong Kong cabin crew win fight against discrimination by British airline
21 January 2010
ITF demands reinstatement of Thai railway workers
20 January 2010
Union campaign leads to agreement for fishers in Argentina
19 January 2010
Haiti - Humanitarian Appeal
15 January 2010
ITF calls for action in support of UPS worker in Germany
15 January 2010
Indian dockers’ federations to sign five-year wage deal
14 January 2010
Historic first for ITF regional conference in Arab World
14 January 2010
Turkish workers in Mersin port win collective bargaining rights
13 January 2010
Minibus drivers’ strike brings Kenya to a standstill
7 January 2010
Suspended Turkish railway workers reinstated
7 January 2010
Indonesian union demands Singapore authority intervention in vessel hijacking
6 January 2010
Union lobbies for better trucker wages in Israel
4 January 2010
ITF welcomes lifting of HIV immigration ban by US government
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