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The ITF strongly condemns the horrific attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. On behalf of 20 million transport workers in 147 countries we are in solidarity with our affiliates in the country and the people of New Zealand, a country known for peace, democracy and freedom of expression

The ITF Arab World steering committee, representing 40 unions from 13 countries, came together in Beirut, Lebanon on 12-13 March 2019. The unions agreed to strategies to implement the short and long term priorities of the region so they can effectively address the issues facing transport workers

The ITF-affiliated AIRF and NFIR unions joined a day of protest by central government employees in India on 13 March. The demonstration was about problems with the 7th Central Pay Commission’s review of central government salaries and called for the new pension scheme to be scrapped. NFIR and AIRF

Earlier this week, SIU of Canada president James Given concluded a successful trip to Australia, where he brought a message of solidarity and support for Australian seafarers. During the visit, president Given participated in demonstrations against government inaction to protect domestic maritime jobs.

The Romanian supreme court has ruled that Wizz Air discriminated against its workers on the basis of their trade union affiliation and activity.

Workers from ITF-affiliated transport unions in Kenya marched through Nairobi on 8 March - International Womens' Day - to present to the transport ministry a position paper on bus rapid transit (BRT) implementation in the city. The march, organised by the Transport Workers’ Union (TAWU), the Matatu

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the recent grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and is calling on all remaining civil aviation authorities to follow suit to ensure the safety of both passengers and workers.

Overworked and undermanned tug captains are falling asleep on the job in the Panama Canal and putting shipping at risk, new study warns.