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On strike against wind farm giant Ørsted

The International Longshoremen’s Association union (ILA) have this week started indefinite strike action at State Pier, New London, Connecticut due to Ørsted’s refusal to recognize the ILA’s jurisdiction of loading and unloading cargo at the port . Ø rsted’s turbine parts are scheduled to be shipped
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ITF defend the right to strike in global aviation 

Today (20 October) is the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. However, it is marred by the potential threat to take away these workers right to strike.  Air Traffic Management (ATM) plays a significant role in the global aviation framework, and ITF recognises that ATM is as an essential
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ITF calls for end to human trafficking

Today (18 October) marks EU Anti-trafficking Day. According to the European Commission, over 7,000 people become victims of human trafficking in the EU, with 22% of them being children. In the Republic of Ireland, ITF are signatories to an open letter sent to the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
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What young workers want from transport

We know that young workers will face the long-term impacts of climate change, conflict and economic uncertainty. Analysing the voices of young workers 18 to 35 in the ITF Global Poll, this report demonstrates to governments and employers what young workers want.
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ITF Global Poll: What young workers want from transport

The International Transport Federation (ITF) has today published a report ‘What young workers want from transport’ which demonstrates the need for young workers’ voices to be heard in the decision-making around transport. The report, What young transport workers' want from transport, demonstrates
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People’s Public Transport Policy

The 28 policy demands relate to six key areas of public transport: public ownership, public financing, employment and decent work, women in public transport, worker control of technology and climate change. The detailed chapters are based on three sources: existing ITF policies and statements

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Bus Rapid Transport

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a public transport system designed to improve capacity and reliability in congested cities. It is based on dedicated road lanes that cannot be used by vehicles other than large buses operated by BRT companies. BRT involves building new roads, interchanges, terminals and

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