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An ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) official returns from India today after a fact-finding visit to investigate allegations made by Indian unions and workers – as well as in a report to be released today and a recent German TV programme – of serious injustices in the operations of logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL there.

The ITF is supporting some 80 truck drivers who have parked their trucks in the town of Voi, Kenya and are refusing to move until Agility Logistics gives them union recognition and ends what they say are enforced work shifts of up to 24 hours.

The ITF was told on 10 March that charges against all three Cameroon union leaders arrested in January have been dropped.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation is concerned for the welfare of workers trapped on Barrow Island as they prepare for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Olwyn.

A coalition of concerned organisations, led by global unions including the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation), has formed to express its shock over a ‘strategic partnership’ between UN Women and Uber, the ‘ride booking’ app provider. The coalition took the message to the floor of the 59th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW59) today, after Uber used the event to announce a plan to supposedly create a million jobs for women drivers.

The Seafarers’ Trust provided core funding for the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) launched in September 2011 when maritime piracy was at its peak, with many seafarers subjected to serious attacks by pirates and armed robbers.

An international delegation of trade unionists visiting Ecuador to protest the unjust sacking of cabin crew member Jimena Lopez has won assurances of government backing for their call for justice.

The ITF is stepping up its ability to oppose aviation flags of convenience (FOC) and fight for safe cabin and airport air quality, the federation told delegates at its cabin crew committee meeting in London on 26-27 February.

ITF-affiliated unions celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March will be demanding the reinstatement of a victimised trade unionist.