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ITF and UITP unite to promote public transport worldwide
PRESS RELEASE
ITF and UITP unite with a vision to
promote the development of public transport worldwide in the
medium- and
long-term
Brussels, December
3, 2013
The International Transport Workers’ Federation
(ITF) and the International Association of Public Transport
(UITP) today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding
in Brussels with the combined vision of promoting the
development of high quality public transport globally.
Via the Memorandum of
Understanding, ITF and UITP have agreed to work together to
promote the development and expansion of public transport
worldwide as a motor for sustainable growth
and the creation of green jobs as well as
environmental protection in reducing
congestion and pollution. ITF and UITP
convene to work together to develop joint recommendations in
vocational training, staff security and the promotion of
formal (and the reduction of informal) employment in public
transport. The two organisations also agree to represent the
interests of public transport employers and workers in
international organisations (eg. EU, ILO), to promote the
high quality employment that public transport offers in
urban areas.
“This is the
first time we have signed such an agreement with an
international trade union federation and it is therefore of
great importance to UITP,” noted UITP Secretary General,
Alain Flausch. “Investing in public
transport infrastructure and services creates direct jobs
but is also a fantastic generator for wider business
activity and indirect jobs for city economies”.
ITF acting general secretary, Steve Cotton, commented: "This memorandum of understanding signals the opening of a new phase in our relationship with the UITP that is based on building fairer, more sustainable public transport worldwide. It recognises the importance of the UITP as a global body representing operators, employers and public authorities, and also of the vital role in public transport played by workers and their unions.
"This
signing dedicates both bodies to the cause of public
transport systems that are accessible, safe and good for all
those who use and work on them. It also upholds the spirit
of joint working and tripartism embodied by the ILO."
You
can read the signed MOU at http://www.uitp.org/news/pics/pdf/20131203125439476.pdf
(English only)
Note to
Editors
The International Association of Public
Transport (UITP) is the international network for public
transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers,
scientific institutes and the public transport supply and
service industry. It is a platform for worldwide
cooperation, business development and the sharing of
know-how between its 3,400 members from
92 countries. UITP is the global advocate
of public transport and sustainable mobility, and the
promoter of innovations in the sector. Visit our website www.uitp.org
The International
Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
The ITF
represents transport workers throughout the world and
promotes their interests through global campaigning and
solidarity. For more details please seewww.itfglobal.org
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