International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)

Who we are

The ITF is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We fight passionately to improve working lives, connecting trade unions from 150 countries that may otherwise be isolated and helping their members to secure rights, equality and justice. We are the voice for 20 million working men and women across the world. The ITF Head Office is based in Borough, London. International offices include Amman, Hong Kong, Montreal, Nairobi, New Delhi, Abidjan, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, Tokyo, Sydney and Panama. 

Our culture and values

Values

At ITF our aim and our values are at the heart of all that we do. This has created a culture that embodies equal opportunities, democracy, respect and solidarity. We are dedicated to bringing together a diverse group of people who are determined to truly strengthen the ITF as the global voice for transport workers. We look for people who show a commitment to social justice and trade union values which are very important to us. The ITF offers a sense of belonging and welcomes applications from people from around the world in all walks of life.

1. We demonstrate solidarity
 

We are internationalists committed to the global Labour movement. Our strength lies in our collectivism and we stand together, across all borders, to achieve our goals.

2. We are democratic
 

We celebrate diversity and ensure that all of our members are equally understood, supported, and represented. Our methods are transparent and we remain accountable to our fellow workers and our communities.

3. We are dynamic
 

We are agile and continually develop in the way that we work. We develop foresight and anticipate change to ensure we take the lead. Learning from our proud history, we use our knowledge and experience to fight for our members.

4. We are determined
 

We are resolute in our pursuit of the ITF’s vision. We make commitments and we dedicate ourselves to fulfilling them. We lead by example and remain true to our values in the face of all challenges.

Purpose

The ITF constitution sets out the following aims:

• To promote respect for trade union and human rights worldwide
• To work for peace based on social justice and economic progress
• To help our affiliated unions defend the interests of their members
• To provide research and information services to our affiliates
• To provide general assistance to transport workers in difficulty

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

At the ITF, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our team and our affiliates. We see the diversity of our staff as a source of intelligence and our strength. This means that we work creatively to make the most of the unique experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, migration status, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union affiliation or activity.