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People not profit – Young transport workers join the fight for climate justice
The ITF is standing behind the Fridays for Future strike, taking place on 23 September. More than 677 actions in 404 cities will take place as young people call for...
Statement on the platform economy from the ITF Youth Summer School
Read this statement in Spanish, French, or Italian. ITF Youth Summer School Statement We are young transport workers and platform workers from 6 countries...
Australian union charter with Uber shows that respect for gig workers can pay off
Uber and Uber Eats have signed a Charter with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of Australia to set minimum standards and benefits for Uber workers. The...
Tunisia must restore democracy and basic rights say young workers
Young transport workers have condemned anti-union and anti-democracy moves by the Tunisian President and have strongly supported a national strike planned for 16...
ITF Photography Prize opens today
We are delighted to announce today the launch of the ITF’s first-ever Photography Prize. The prize aims to showcase the triumphs, challenges and sheer hard work...
Public transport workers to set new agenda at International Labour Organization
An ILO technical meeting on the future of decent and sustainable work in urban transport services is taking place this week, with some delegates travelling to...
Give app-based workers fair rights urgently, global unions tell governments
Gig-economy workers are treated abysmally as app-based employers use underhanded definitions and loopholes in the law to duck their responsibilities. The platform...
LGBT+ transport workers need solidarity, not ‘rainbow capitalism’
Attitudes to sexual orientation and gender identity have changed for the better all over the world in the last two decades, towards openness and acceptance. For the...