Published 08 Mar, 2011
Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) is commemorating the day by highlighting the important role of women in the transportation industry.
Women transit workers have been fighting for equality and justice for over a hundred years and continue to be pioneers in building the labor movement. The ITF is using the important day to mobilize around the campaign of “Your Union, Your Future” and organize events to promote the rights’ of women and increase their role in unions. From Jordan to the Congo, ITF affiliate unions are holding rallies, trainings and seminars.
ITF general secretary David Cockroft says women are more important than ever in their unions and in promoting social justice. “Working people – women and men together, really can change the world. We have seen inspiring evidence of this in the Arab World in recent weeks. For those in other countries facing huge cuts in public services, which affect women and young people more than anyone else, there is a lesson to learn. We need everyone in this fight for a better future – and especially we need strong women,” said Cockroft.