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Bus drivers in Batumi, Georgia went on strike for nine days this month in the fight for improved working conditions. The Bus Drivers Union (BDU) is a member of the ITF-affiliated Republican Committee of Trade Unions of Georgian Automobile Transport and Highways’ Workers.

New United Nations (UN) recommendations should help grassroots organisers to improve the status of women transport workers, an ITF representative said this week.

Peru aviation mechanics have unanimously approved the proposal for a new contract with the airline group, averting a planned strike – but Argentinian cabin crew are still seeking justice in their dealings with LATAM. The new agreement won by Peruvian mechanics and their union SITALANPE was voted on

The ITF backed plans to strengthen legislation protecting aviation workers from unruly passengers following a diplomatic conference earlier this month.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is today targeting Chevron’s shareholder meeting in Midland, Texas to explain why energy giant Chevron’s Gorgon project in north-western Australia is over-budget and delayed. The ITF is working closely with its affiliate, the Maritime Union of

Trade unions worldwide marked workers’ memorial day this Monday April 28, with a range of activities commemorating those killed at work and aiming to prevent such tragedies happening again.

Women activists from unions in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda came together last week in Kampala to share and learn new practical techniques to build informal women transport workers’ union power.

Trade unions around the world marked international workers’ day last Thursday, 1 May, with a variety of activities.

A team of ITF civil aviation representatives built stronger ties with Cuban workers as part of a solidarity mission to the country between 27 April and 2 May.

The ITF-affiliated National Union for Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) suspended planned strike action in London, UK this week, as it won significant employer concessions.