1. IRU 17 APRIL 2015 International Transport Workers’ Federation

2. Representing over 4.6 million transport workers The ITF is one of 9 Global Union Federations (GUFs) 721 affiliated transport trade unions in 155 countries ITF Overview

3. About the ITF Founded in 1896 ITF organises in ports, ships, railways, freight and passenger transport, inland waterways, fisheries, tourism and civil aviation Coordinates a unique worldwide network of inspectors

4. ITF offices Latin America & Caribbean  Rio de Janeiro Asia/Pacific  Delhi  Tokyo  Sydney Africa  Nairobi  Ouagadougou Arab World  Amman Europe  London (Head Office)  Brussels  Moscow

5. Structure of the ITF Inland Navigation Dockers Seafarers Fisheries Railways Tourism Civil Aviation Road Transport Supported by other departments including: Finance Systems Administration Education Languages Women Supported by other departments including: Finance Systems Administration Education Languages Women

6. New leadership – new direction NowGoal Lots of activities Very busy Unconnected Streamlined Aligned with goals Joined up Guided by strategic planning

7. CORE AREAS OF ACTIVITY CURRENTLY AND IN THE FUTURE Joint working

8. Uber Nov – Joint statement Dec – Bans across globe Mar – UN responds to pressure

9. Fatigue Hours of work Pressure to meet deadlines Less employees Industry norms Just in time Competition Best practice? Set standards Industry approach

10. Safe rates Supply chain focus Customers accountable Better for employers and transport workers Setting minimum standards Lower end edged out of the market Higher standards

11. Driving as a profession Better regulation Safer working Attract new workers

12. Partnership is key