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Global report reveals road transport in crisis: unsafe pay systems driving deaths, exploitation and corruption
A report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) exposes dangerous working conditions and deadly consequences for road transport workers across five continents. The study
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Unions rally globally for fair pay, good jobs and safe roads
A week of action demanding fair pay and decent working conditions for drivers to tackle fatigue launches today spearheaded by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and affiliated road
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Delivery Hero’s hidden risks: why investors must act now
As Delivery Hero heads into its 18 June AGM today, investors face a pressing question: is the company’s business model sustainable, or is it a ticking ESG time bomb? With operations in 70 countries
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Solidarity with Iran’s striking truck drivers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing over 16 million transport workers in 150 countries, stands in unwavering solidarity with the courageous truck drivers of Iran who
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This May Day, transport workers stand united for a better world
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) joins workers around the world to celebrate May Day – a day of solidarity, struggle, and commitment to building a better world for all.
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Korean delivery riders and truck drivers push for national and international rights
Korean truck drivers and food delivery riders held a demonstration in Seoul today, calling for fair pay standards and an International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention to protect rights for platform workers.
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International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Remember the dead, fight for the living
Every year, thousands of transport workers are killed while doing their jobs.
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New pact to protect truckers on South America’s Bi-Oceanic route
Groundbreaking recommendations to make road transport operations sustainable along South America’s Bi-Oceanic Corridor have been finalised and published by the International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Nearly 200,000 Danish transport workers secure higher wages and quality of life improvements
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliate 3F Transport has negotiated a landmark new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the transport sector with the Confederation of Danish Industry.
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Over 100 drivers dismissed for demanding PPE in Senegal
The ITF has written to Foreign Minister of Senegal Yassine Fall requesting urgent intervention in the shocking and illegal dismissal of 103 road transport drivers.
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DHL Express workers in Türkiye make gains with new CBA
ITF affiliate TÜMTİS has negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with DHL Express
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Cross-border truck drivers in East Africa build union power
On 19 February, 120 cross-border truck drivers joined the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers’ Union of Uganda (ATGWU), raising the union’s membership in this sector to nearly 650 workers.
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