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We are the voice of 18.5 million Transport Workers
WE STAND WITH 740 TRANSPORT UNIONS
We connect unions from 150 countries

Our story

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally. We are the voice for nearly 18.5 million transport workers across the world.

Every day transport workers keep the world moving – connecting millions of people across our cities and countries – playing a vital role in driving economies and shaping societies.

We have offices in London, Abidjan, Amman, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Panama City, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, with members spanning the globe.

On the ground

The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers' lives and futures.
CONNECTING THE WORLD

We work across all sectors, uniting workers across the entire transport system.

MOVING THE WORLD FORWARD

We stand with transport workers across the globe in the pursuit of safety, sustainability, corporate accountability,  equality, rights and a say in the future of work.

TRANSPORT IS ABOUT PEOPLE

GIVING A VOICE TO MILLIONS

We provide a platform for 18.5 million transport workers to ensure their voice is heard.

LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT

WE POWER TRANSPORT

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

WE MAKE CHANGE