Issue 16/July 2004

Table of Contents

Setting standards
Unions secure crucial agreements for rail in Europe 8-9

Air cargo on a fast track
Labour challenges in a rapidly growing sector 11-12

In line for a fairer deal
Why new moves to protect “inadmissable persons” will be welcomed by aviation workers 13-14

Transport security
A TI special pull-out briefing 15-18

Not looking good
Christophe Chiclet asks why French lorry drivers seem less chirpy these days 18-21

Ports of convenience
How can portworkers prevent a permanent downgrading of their industry? 22-23

Smile please
Why smiling is not always as easy as it looks for cruise ship staff 24-26

Commentary
Harold Lewis reflects on a crucial period in the making of the modern ITF 27-28

Regulars
News 4-7
ITF regional offices 22
Reflections: Readers’ thoughts on “sky marshals” 29

Working life
For informal workers at Kandla port, India 30-31