As German TV reveals abuses, global unions challenge DHL to act
Following a German TV report (above, with English annotations) on Deutsche Post DHL’s treatment of its international workforce, the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and UNI global...
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Unions to make workers’ rights fashionable at London Fashion Week
Two global union federations will aim to make workers’ rights fashionable at the opening of London Fashion Week tomorrow when they challenge event sponsor and logistics giant Deutsche Post DHL over...
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ITF condemns decision to jail Moroccan trade unionists
Last year we campaigned, with the ITF, to have Moroccan trade unionist Said Elhairech freed from prison. The campaign was successful. We are, therefore, absolutely horrified to learn that he has been...
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ITF launches apps for seafarers
In a great use of new technology for organising, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is launching a new generation of free apps. These include one to help seafarers and charterers...
View ArticleGlobal ‘families’ day’ shows support for persecuted DHL Turkey workers
Union members and supporters held a global DHL Families’ Day to back the families of workers at logistics giant DHL in Turkey who have faced dismissal and aggression by the company. Key events were...
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Solidarity with striking Hong Kong dockers
Striking dockers at the terminal International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) president and chair of the ITF dockers’ section Paddy Crumlin attended a solidarity meeting with striking dockworkers...
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Hong Kong Dockers’ Strike
We speak to CHAN Chiu-wai of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions about the dockers’ strike at Hongkong International Terminals (HIT). You can watch the video: Or download the podcast: Download...
View ArticleITF calls for release of trade union leader jailed for helping stranded members
A delegation from the International Transport Workers’ Federation is in Morocco to step up pressure on the country’s government to release from prison trade union leader Said Elhairech. Elhairech,...
View ArticleTrade unionist arrested and held in prison without charge
The ITF has demanded the immediate release of Swaziland trade unionist Bazel Tfwala, arrested yesterday without charge. Tfwala, legal officer of the ITF-affiliated Swaziland Transport & Allied...
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UK trade unionists join German protest against Vodafone
British trade unionists will today join their German counterparts in demonstrating outside Vodafone’s offices and flagship store in London. Members of Prospect and the RMT will stand with members of...
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