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The ITF represents the interests of transport workers' unions in bodies such as the [[International Labour Organization]] (ILO), the [[International Maritime Organization]] (IMO) and the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO). The organization also informs and advises unions about developments in the transport industry in other countries or regions of the world, and organise international solidarity actions when member unions in one country are in conflict with employers or government. |
The ITF represents the interests of transport workers' unions in bodies such as the [[International Labour Organization]] (ILO), the [[International Maritime Organization]] (IMO) and the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]] (ICAO). The organization also informs and advises unions about developments in the transport industry in other countries or regions of the world, and organise international solidarity actions when member unions in one country are in conflict with employers or government. |
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The ITF's headquarters is located in [[London]] and it has offices in [[ |
The ITF's headquarters is located in [[London]] and it has offices in [[Amman]], [[Brussels]], [[Georgetown, Guyana|Georgetown (Guyana)]], [[Moscow]], [[Nairobi]], [[New Delhi]], [[Ouagadougou]], [[Odesa]] ([[Odessa]]), [[Rio de Janeiro]] and [[Tokyo]]. |
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==General== |
==General== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.itfglobal.org/ ITF official website] |
*[http://www.itfglobal.org/ ITF official website] |
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*[http://www.umtuf.odessa.ua/ UMTUF ( |
*[http://www.umtuf.odessa.ua/ UMTUF (Odesa, Ukraine) official website] |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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Revision as of 07:35, 28 July 2010
International Transport Workers' Federation | |
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| Founded | 1896 |
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Members | 5 million |
| Website | www.itfglobal.org |
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a global union federation of transport workers' trade unions, founded in 1896. In 2009 the ITF had 654 member organizations in 148 countries, representing a combined membership of 4.5 million workers.[1]
The ITF is allied with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Any independent trade union with members in the transport industry is eligible for membership of the organization.
The ITF represents the interests of transport workers' unions in bodies such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The organization also informs and advises unions about developments in the transport industry in other countries or regions of the world, and organise international solidarity actions when member unions in one country are in conflict with employers or government.
The ITF's headquarters is located in London and it has offices in Amman, Brussels, Georgetown (Guyana), Moscow, Nairobi, New Delhi, Ouagadougou, Odesa (Odessa), Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.
General
The ITF holds a congress every four years in accordance with the ITF Constitution, Rule IV. The congress has supreme authority within the ITF. The 40th Congress was held in Vancouver, Canada, from 14 to 21 August 2002. The 41st Congress was held in Durban, South Africa in August, 2006. The 42nd Congress is scheduled to be held in Mexico City from 5–12 August 2010
The ITF executive is highly concerned about the effects of globalisation, the increased concentration of ownership of international transport companies, and the privatisation of large formerly state-run transport enterprises. It notes that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) plays a central role in this process and considers it necessary for unions to exert what pressure they can on the WTO to respect social and labour standards in its agreements. It is particularly concerned about the effect that the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) could have on transport workers by breaking down national transport regulations. It considers it important to oppose the inclusion of transport-related services in the GATS. It considers that the major international finince organisations, including the World Bank and regional development banks, have had a "serious negative impact both on the quality of transport services and on the employment and working conditions of transport workers." It also sees the neoliberal economic policies being promoted by regional blocks including the EU, MERCOSUR, ASEAN, NAFTA, and SADC as being generally injurious to transport workers. It believes it is necessary to create solidarity networks between trade unions, and to improve the coordination between ITF sections, so that effective responses can be made to large multinational business entities which span several regions and many sectors of workers.[1]
See also
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Notes
- ^ "About the ITF". Retrieved 5 December 2009.
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