As members of the global trade union movement – and representatives of aviation unions from across the globe – we stand united against the rising threat of chauvinism, nationalism and unilateralism casting an ominous shadow across the world. We have already seen how quick right-wing governments around the world are to attack labour rights, including […]
In light of the announcement that the PSA Airlines Flight 5342 crash has now moved to a recovery operation, the ITF mourns the tragic loss of life of the crew and passengers on board the aircraft and the personnel aboard the military helicopter. “This tragedy is felt across our movement,” said Stephen Cotton, ITF General Secretary. […]
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are shocked and saddened by the tragic midair collision involving a PSA Airlines jet operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C early this morning. This flight was crewed by members of our affiliates, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) and the Air […]
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today called upon airlines, airports, ANSPs, ground handlers, OEMs and stakeholders across the aviation supply chain to engage with unions on chronic staffing issues which, if left unaddressed, will threaten the industry’s growth and sustainability. “We’ve seen IATA’s projections for civil aviation in 2025 for an estimated 5.2 billion passengers and […]
The International Transport Workers’ Federation and the 13 million transport workers it represents, would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who were tragically lost today on Jeju Air Flight 77C2216 and last Wednesday on Azerbaijan Airline Flight 8432. Our thoughts and prayers at this time are with all […]
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is joining 10 leading aviation and transport organisations in pledging its commitment to making the industry safer, more secure and sustainable for all. Despite eight decades of progress and innovation, made possible by nearly 4.5 million workers, privatisation, de-regulation, and […]
ITF report finds violence and harassment against aviation workers commonplace and sets out clear recommendations for industry and regulators to make workplaces safer. The report ‘Make Work Safe: Eliminating Violence and Harassment Against Aviation Workers’, commissioned by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), found that 70% of aviation workers regularly experience verbal abuse at work. […]
After several weeks of intense negotiations and global action, the Lufthansa Group answered union calls to stop using the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, where workers are on strike, for layover accommodation for their crews. USA union UNITE HERE and the German union ver.di, both affiliates of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), have […]
