YOUTH

We know that in unity there is strength, which is why we work to connect and amplify the voices of young transport workers in the trade union movement.

We are supporting young people to utilise their creativity and innovative campaigning skills to take action on the most pressing issues facing them now and into the future.

ITF is building youth networks, developing resources, sharing good practice, and hosting events that bring young workers together.

Youth Structures

Facilitating young workers' engagement into unions’ work and in the decision making process concerning their employment and working conditions.

Youth Employment & Job Security

Advocating for youth employment policies that guarantee high-quality, secure jobs for young workers, address age discrimination at work and ensure young people have access to: quality apprenticeship and employment opportunities, the ability to transition from informal to formal work, adequate earnings, stable and secure work, career paths and skills development.

Young Workers & The Platform Economy

Bringing together a network of ITF affiliates organising food delivery riders and couriers and self organised riders’ groups to address shared concerns including low pay, unfair contracting and deactivations, unsafe working conditions and a lack of social protections.

Technology & Digitalisation

Empowering young workers to use new technology and digital tools to organise and mobilise youth in and outside the union movement. Developing coordinated strategies and campaigns to address technological changes affecting young workers, who may be at greater risk of automation. Analyse the skills gaps introduced by technological changes, training young workers and the role of their unions in protecting their jobs.  

Climate Justice & Just Transition

Ensuring sustainable youth employment and jobs are at the core of the climate change agenda by developing strategies that give youth a voice in a just transition.