Over 200,000 Brazilian workers protested on 24 May against labour reforms that the government is trying to push through without the consent of workers and trade unions.

Transport unions from across Europe are meeting in Barcelona this week for the ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation) congress.

A commitment to increasing practical action to secure the International Labour Organization (ILO) convention on violence and harassment in the workplace was one of the main outcomes of the ITF women transport workers committee meeting in London on 24-25 April.

Commenting on Workers’ Memorial Day, which takes place tomorrow 28 April, ITF president Paddy Crumlin said: “This is the day we remember all those, known and unknown, friends and strangers, who have suffered injury or death in the workplace. It’s the day we remember the dead and fight for the living.

European pension funds have made progress in acting to protect workers’ rights ahead of retirement but need to do more, a new ITF report has revealed.

A new report examines whether European pension funds – built to provide a decent retirement for working people – are also acting to protect those workers’ rights ahead of retirement. Authored by Tom Powdrill, responsible investment coordinator at the ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation), it shows that funds have made progress in the area, but have still to achieve their full potential to improve lives.

Young transport workers took to social media to share news and highlights from the ITF youth conference around the globe, making the event a stunning success both inside and outside the venue.

Young transport workers took to social media to share news and highlights from the ITF youth conference around the globe, making the event a stunning success both inside and outside the venue.

The ITF and five other global unions are calling for trade unions, workers and the public urgently to lobby their governments to support the inclusion and retention of the full role of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in the agreed conclusions of the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW61).

The ITF is urging all its unions to participate in two major initiatives to promote gender equality and eliminate violence against women in the workplace, which the federation launched on International Women’s Day (8 March).

Speaking today, International Women’s Day, Diana Holland, chair of the ITF’s (International Transport Workers’ Federation’s) women transport workers’ committee, said: “The 8th of March isn’t just an occasion of celebration, resistance and diversity, it’s also a time to point to achievements and growth. The ITF and its unions stand proud in working with women transport workers making workplaces better, safer and more representative.”

‘A vibrant, dynamic event laying out a clear work programme to congress 2018.’