Honouring Cabin Crew

As we mark another Cabin Crew Day, the ITF is proud to take this opportunity to reflect on the essential role these workers play in keeping the world moving. It is hard to imagine what aviation would possibly look like without the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of cabin crew. But today is also a […]


May 31, 2023

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

ITF civil aviation workers reaffirm the importance of international unity and solidarity for the recovery of the industry

Workers from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) gathered in Mexico City for their Regional Civil Aviation Conference, to discuss the post-pandemic recovery; health, safety, and hygiene; and digitalization and its impact on the future of work. Edgardo Llano, ITF civil aviation acting chair, said that regional and international unity is necessary to fight against […]


June 25, 2022

Air strike, Alitalia cancels 172 flights (italy24news.com)

The twenty-four hour strike on Friday 24 September is forcing Alitalia to cancel 172 flights in three days, of which 161 on the same Friday (62% of the total), but also eight Thursdays and another three Saturdays. what you can read on the airline’s website where you can see the complete list of connections that […]


September 24, 2021

Unions sign off on text for worker rights at Bangkok airport but management must live up to promises

Security workers must stay resolute and management must live up to its promises if basic rights are to be restored at Bangkok Airport said Erin van der Maas, ITF Airports Organising Programme Lead, speaking of recent progress at the Thai airport. This week, 100 union members voted unanimously to approve their collective bargaining agreement (CBA) […]


August 18, 2021

Support Qantas ground handling workers – demand their reinstatement now!

The TWU has secured an important victory against Qantas that has implications for aviation workers everywhere, and they are asking for our support in ensuring the company acts on it. Please sign this petition and circulate it widely! 2,000 directly hired ground handling workers found their jobs outsourced by Qantas, who said it was a […]


August 12, 2021