About us

To transport workers around the world

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is a democratic federation, led by its affiliated unions, recognized as the world's foremost authority on transport. We fervently fight to improve the working life of transport workers, connecting over 700 affiliated unions from 153 countries, which are otherwise isolated, and helping them to guarantee the rights, equality and justice of their members. We are the voice of almost 20 million workers and workers around the world.

We are headquartered in London with offices in Amman, Brussels, Nairobi, New Delhi, Ouagadougou, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Singapore and Tokyo.

Our principles

The following objectives are part of our Statutes and inspire everything we do:

• Promote respect for human and trade union rights around the world
• Work for peace, based on social justice and economic progress
• Help our affiliated union organizations defend the interests of their members
• Provide research and information services to our affiliates
• Provide general assistance to transport workers who are in difficulties

Why we are powerful

What makes us different is our global reach and influence. We operate internationally and have significant bargaining and lobbying power before international organizations and governments. Our size and prestige allow us to coordinate campaigns against multinationals and governments that get results and produce change.

Join our global family

We offer support, information and connection. Any independent union with members in the transport industry can join the ITF. Join us and together we will stand up for safety, fair wages and better working conditions.