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Solidarity with Swaziland on anniversary of massacre: no freedom, no justice, no peace
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today stand in solidarity with the people of Swaziland, and call on the UK Government and international
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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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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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ITF demands safe return of seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea and demands action against piracy
ITF Seafarers’ Section Coordinator, Fabrizio Barcellona, said: “This is a desperate situation with ten seafarers kidnapped, their crew mates threatened with execution, and their families pleading for
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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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DRC crisis worsens: ITF condemns violence and calls for the immediate protection of civilians
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee
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ITF demands justice for Sticks Nkambule and the workers of Eswatini
This week marks two years since the brutal attempt on the life of Sticks Nkambule, General Secretary of the Swaziland Transport, Communication and Allied Workers Union (SWATCAWU). Today, the
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New partnership with ITF a boost for Nigerian aviation workers
New partnership between Nigeria and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a welcome boost for African aviation industry. The partnership comes after Nigeria attained a 75.5%
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ITF fights for labour rights at the International Labour Conference
The ITF joined trade union allies from around the world in Geneva to call for action on serious breaches of workers’ rights The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) was in Switzerland in
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Tanker driver action brings governments and oil giants to the table
On May 21 petroleum tanker drivers sent shockwaves through the Ghanian economy with a nationwide sit-down strike. Less than a month later, tanker drivers also took to the streets in Nepal. Despite
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ITF President's New Year message 2024
Brothers and sisters of the ITF. 2024: now opening up again. With all the challenges that are confronting us in an increasingly dysfunctional world. We have to continue with our work in building
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New Year 2024 Message to Affiliates
Sisters, brothers, comrades. On behalf of the whole ITF team, I want to wish you all a happy new year for 2024. 10 years ago in Sofia, when I was elected as your general secretary I talked about the
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