In 2023, the ITF and its affiliates launched a Global Safe Rates Campaign. Over 70 unions in 48 countries are now participating in the campaign. Regulatory systems that adhere to Safe Rates principles have been implemented or significantly
The road transport industry is in crisis. Extreme competition, informality, and business models based on excessive subcontracting, cost cutting and illegal practices are pushing workers to the brink. Drivers are forced to work extremely long hours, drive while fatigued, speed
The ITF and its affiliates worldwide played an important role in securing the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment in 2019, along with the ITUC, other global trade unions and civil society organisations - after two years of negotiations at the ILO and years of campaigning .
Thousands of women
In 2019, the first ever international standard on violence and harassment in the world of work was adopted at the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The International Labour Organization’s Convention No.190 (C190) is an historic convention which recognises the impact of violence and harassment
