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Patent waivers will save millions of lives, governments must act now
The world’s transport unions today have demanded that governments across the world support waiving intellectual property rights at the World Trade Organization...
ITF stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine, calls on Israel to halt attacks
Israel must immediately stop attacks on Palestinian territories which have already killed hundreds of innocent people, including children, said the International...
Stop the violence against civilians in Palestine
The ITF condemns all acts of violence committed against children and civilians in Palestine. The violence inside Al-Aqsa mosque, around Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif...
Authorities warned of accident waiting to happen on Mexico City metro
People living near the site of the fatal overpass collapse that happened in Mexico City on Monday warned authorities of bulges in the walls of the underpass and...
Covid hits India like no other natural disaster, all workers are fighting back
We stand in solidarity with the people of India, as the second wave of Covid-19 devastates the country. What is happening in India concerns us all - hospitals are...
It’s time to end oppression and respect workers’ civil liberties
May Day is when workers of the world stop and reflect. We’re seeing so many human rights abuses — workers being denied their right to free association, free...
Lodging of new appeal sparks renewed pledge for global solidarity for SRUT 13
Global transport unions today renewed their support for leaders of the State Railway Workers’ Union of Thailand (SRUT) following the lodging of a new appeal to...
ITF condemns military coup; solidarity with Burmese seafarers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted military takeover of Myanmar’s fragile democracy...