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Around the world violence at work is on the increase as competition puts more and more pressure on people in the workplace.  Transport workers, because of the work they do, are especially vulnerable to physical and non-physical violence.  This includes attacks related to workers' gender, race or religion.

Violence should not be part of everyday life.  If you do not face it today, you might face it tomorrow.  That's why transport workers must be the driving force for a better, safer working life.

Violence can be carried out by different people and can take many forms.  However it happens, violence must stop.  Together transport workers have to stop it.

Take action!

The ITF has produced a booklet to support union activists and union educators to identify the issues relating to violence and help identify solutions, and a leaflet for distribution to workers to raise awareness.

A short introductory film has also been produced to give impact to educational seminars and workplace meetings.

A set of handouts with case study examples of union activities and campaign stories on violence at work from a worker perspective is also available.

On 28 April 2009, the ITF organised an International Action Day on violence in public transport

What are your experiences - keep in touch!

The struggle to stop work-related violence can only go forward with the organisation and mobilisation of transport workers. 

Please keep us updated with your activities on violence at work.

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