ITF & ETF stand with pilots over safety threat

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) stand in support of three major pilot organisations who joined forces and issued a strong statement opposing reduced crew operations. The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA), the European Cockpit Association (ECA) and the Air Line Pilots Association, International (US-ALPA), rightfully describe […]


March 29, 2023

German unions ver.di and EVG announce 24-hour Industrial action

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) expressed solidarity with German trade unions ver.di and EVG as they announced a 24-hour strike on March 27. The industrial action will involve over 2.5 million public sector workers in the public sector, railways, buses and airports. The 24-hour action at the airports will see ground handling workers and […]


March 26, 2023

Colombia: Congresswomen and unions request the Ministry of Labour to protect the rights of Viva Air workers

Following the cessation of operations of the airline Viva Air Colombia, entire families are being left without a livelihood. Today it was learned that some five thousand workers are threatened with becoming unemployed, with especially profound effects on pregnant women and sick workers, pre-pensioners, activists, and union leaders. For this reason, Chamber representatives Jennifer Pedraza […]


March 7, 2023