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Today - Monday 19 February 2024 – marks the three-month anniversary since the Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader and its 25 seafarers in the Red Sea. The vessel, a roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier, was seized on the 19 November. The maritime industry has joined together from around the world to

Joint statement by the International Transport Workers' Federation and the Joint Negotiating Group The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) social partners are increasingly concerned about the actions taken by Houthi forces that are threatening the safety of transiting seafarers and vessels

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stands in solidarity with Indian road transport workers striking today (February 16) as they demand Modi’s Government reverse legislation that seeks to criminalise drivers. ITF has written to the Indian Government expressing concern at the new

Brussels, Belgium – February 15, 2024 – The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today called on the permanent representations of EU Member States to strongly support the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) Directive. “With

146 members of the US Congress have written to the CEO of Delta Air Lines urging them to stop union busting activities and commit to negotiating in good faith if their employees choose to form a union. Delta employees announced a coordinated campaign to organise in November 2022 amongst flight

As the war in Gaza continues, Global Union Federations are shining a light on the crisis workers face across all economic sectors. Through a series of essays and articles on our websites, we aim to expose the conflict's devastating impact on livelihoods, safety and well-being for working people

The trade union Gebuk has secured a major victory for its members after the airline catering company Aerofood Catering Services Indonesia committed to pay compensation to the workers illegally terminated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gebuk, a member of the ITF-affiliated Federation of Indonesian

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) welcomes the victory of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in their fight to protect their work jurisdiction at Ørsted’s offshore wind operations at the Port of New London, Connecticut. "This is a monumental win for the ILA, Local

The Australian Senate has today passed world-leading legislation that enforces minimum standards for gig economy and road transport workers. The bill is on track to pass the House on Monday. The ‘Closing the Loopholes’ Bill empowers Australia’s labour regulator, the Fair Work Commission, to set and

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 workplace accountability from the employer, in building safety, in building environmental sustainability