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news 10 Nov 2021

UN Global Compact and shipping industry confirm formation of ‘people-centred’ Task Force to ensure Just Transition to net-zero

Glasgow, 10 November 2021 – In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive decarbonisation of the industry and support millions of seafarers through shipping’s green transition. The task force will push forward shipping's

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news 10 Nov 2021

Public transport must double in cities over next decade to meet 1.5°C target

Public transport usage must double in global cities over the next decade, requiring $208 billion USD each year across C40 cities and creating 4.6m new jobs, show new figures from C40 Cities and ITF Mayors, transport unions, workers and authorities warn global leaders ‘time is running out’ to make

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news 05 Nov 2021

Transport workers and their unions are showing up at COP: We demand climate action and decent work

The COP26 Summit is underway in Glasgow and trade unionists and activists are in the thick of the proceedings. This week is our opportunity to drive home the message that climate justice cannot exist without labour justice. To amplify the needs of workers, transport workers and union leaders from

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news 05 Nov 2021

Global Maritime Forum backs ITF just transition plan in new employer-union climate alliance

A clear, common purpose is emerging in the shipping industry for stronger action on climate change ahead of COP26 in Glasgow this week. The Global Maritime Forum and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have signed an agreement to cooperate in “problem solving and identifying

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Publication 04 Nov 2021

بجديات المساهمات المحددة وطنيا ً NDCs

إن تحول النقل يُعتبر أمرا ً حيويا ً للتصدي للتغير المناخي. حيث تحتاج جميع البلدان إلى أن تضع الانتقال العادل والطموح في مجال النقل في محور اهتمام خططها المناخية. وهذا يعني التخطيط لتحول جذري في كيفية تنقل الناس والسلع من خلال المساهمات المحددة وطنيا ً NDCs للبلدان

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news 02 Nov 2021

Maritime must be safe for women: ITF calls for industry to work with seafarers as assault case reverberates

A brave female cadet recently published the horrific experiences of sexual assault she endured on board a vessel while attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The incident and response she details brings shame on the shipping industry and underlines the urgent need for action to eliminate

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news 01 Nov 2021

Road transport workers unite globally for ‘safe rates’, decent work, and a sustainable industry

“This solution has already been endorsed by the ILO. It’s time for governments, employers and clients to come to the table with unions and put this solution into practice.” - ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton More than five thousand Korean truck drivers have rallied in front of the Ministry of

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Publication 01 Nov 2021

A Trade Union Guide to ICAO

Welcome to the second edition, of the International Transport Workers’ Federations (ITF) guide to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). First published in 2019, this guide has been updated with additional information on the COVID 19 pandemic, lobbying skills, ICAO and the Sustainable

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news 31 Oct 2021

Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights groups as terrorists is outrageous

The ITUC and Global Union Federations condemn the designation by Israel of six Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist organisations. Palestinian, Israeli and international human rights experts have joined the widespread criticism of the move. Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary, said: “This

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news 29 Oct 2021

Seafarers call for shipping to set ambitious climate targets now if its future is to be sustainable

The shipping industry needs to set ambitious targets to help prevent global climate catastrophe, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cautions in a new position paper launched today. There are currently more than 50,000 cargo ships on the world’s oceans, the majority of which run on

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UN Global Compact and shipping industry confirm formation of ‘people-centred’ Task Force to ensure Just Transition to net-zero

Public transport must double in cities over next decade to meet 1.5°C target

Transport workers and their unions are showing up at COP: We demand climate action and decent work

Global Maritime Forum backs ITF just transition plan in new employer-union climate alliance

بجديات المساهمات المحددة وطنيا ً NDCs

Maritime must be safe for women: ITF calls for industry to work with seafarers as assault case reverberates

Road transport workers unite globally for ‘safe rates’, decent work, and a sustainable industry

A Trade Union Guide to ICAO

Israel’s designation of Palestinian human rights groups as terrorists is outrageous

Seafarers call for shipping to set ambitious climate targets now if its future is to be sustainable

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