Issue 5/June 2001

Table of Contents

Inquiry denounces ‘slave ships’
Up to 15 per cent of all ocean-going vessels has been branded as “slave ships”.

Fight against rail sell-off in South Africa
International Railway Workers’ Action Day is used to gain extra momentum for union's own campaigns.

Danger - Licences for sale
Spotlight on a long-running scandal - how anyone can buy the chance to steer a ship.

Door-to-door giants
Logistics corporations are making their mark on every transport sector.

Talking Point
Trade unions and the unaccountable forces of globalisation.

School bus battles
Private anti-union contractors are taking over the US school-run.       

Perils of the check-in desk
Focus on the disturbing results of an airport study.

Interview
Stuart Howard was appointed ITF Assistant General Secretary in April 2000.

A day in the working life
SeaFrance chief engineer