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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve workers' lives, connecting more than 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries to secure rights, equality and justice for workers' globally.
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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We exist solely to protect and improve workers' lives and futures.Transport workers form the lifeblood of the global economy, linking critical supply chains, markets and societies, keeping our world moving.
Flags of Convenience | ITF Global - International Transport …
A flag of convenience (FOC) vessel is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership. Ships must be registered with a single country, even though they often operate in international waters. That country, the flag state, is legally responsible for …
COP29: Just transition in the spotlight on transport and tourism …
Nov 20, 2024 · On Transport, Tourism and Urbanisation Day at COP29, plans for sustainable transport and tourism took the spotlight. These plans must integrate workers in decision making in order to reduce emissions, build resilient supply chains, and protect economies and decent jobs through a just transition.
Indian rail unions win massive pensions breakthrough
Aug 28, 2024 · The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today warmly welcomes the news that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached
Seafarers | ITF Global
The ITF fights passionately for better lives at sea. Representing over 1 million seafarers in over 200 seafarers’ unions across 106 countries, we campaign globally and locally to advance seafarers’ rights and secure decent and safe working conditions. We are fighting exploitation in an industry that for too long has been out of sight and out …
Terms and abbreviations Abandonment – failure by the shipowner to cover costs of repatriation or to provide necessary maintenance and support , or unilateral severance of ties with the seafarers including failure to pay wages for at least 2 months
flags of convenience - ITF Global
Oct 18, 2024 · The ITF’s campaign on Flags of Convenience takes major step forward with new standard for international seafarers’ rights and working conditions.
Aviation union advance new deal for aviation workers at the ILO
May 3, 2023 · Aviation unions have secured major steps forward in advancing labour standards for the global aviation industry at a tripartite meeting at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland.. The meeting took place from 24-28 April 2023, bringing together government officials of ILO member countries, employers and workers’ representatives.
Women - ITF Global
We're prioritising women’s visibility, activism and leadership in an industry where women are under-represented and men’s needs are still the default. By providing a safe space for women transport workers to be heard, they can collectively shape trade union, industry and government priorities to include their needs... needs that are so often overlooked in …