NORTH AMERICA
WE MOVE THE WORLD
Transport workers form the lifeblood of our economy, linking critical supply chains, markets and societies, keeping our world moving.
In a world of growing inequality, increasing attacks on human rights, rising authoritarianism, corruption, and corporate greed, we are working across North America to elevate global, regional and local issues and driving collective action to improve the rights of transport workers and all workers.
ON THE GROUND
The latest news on the issues affecting us all, and the actions we’re taking to improve our workers' lives and futures.
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25 Sep 2023
Orsted day of action: unions protest around the world
Hundreds of trade unions from across the world joined together on 20 September in protest against union-busting measures taken by renewable energy company Ørsted. Having declared a global day of
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04 Sep 2023
US West-Coast dockers vote in favour of six-year contract after long-running negotiations
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) – 22,000 longshore workers from 29 ports along the US West Coast – have voted to ratify a six-year contract negotiated by the union
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16 Aug 2023
First all-electric tug strongly makes the case for worker and first nations’ involvement in climate action
Canada's first all-electric tug, which will soon begin operation in Canada, is an example of what can be achieved on both climate and first nation’s justice when workers, first nations people and
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25 Jul 2023
International Aviation Organizations Condemn Workplace Harassment and Violence
MONTREAL: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA), and the International Transport