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A safe, professional and sustainable transport working life does not happen by itself. YTF is the driving force that ensures that our members get a working day to live with, and a salary to live on.

YTF shop steward drives forklift in warehouse

The Norwegian Transport Federation (YTF) is a nationwide trade union for employees in the transport and logistics sector. For over 70 years , we have worked for a safe, serious and sustainable working life so that those who keep Norway running every day have predictable frameworks, solid protection and real influence. As a non-partisan organization and part of YS , we are a clear and responsible player in Norwegian working life.

Our role

YTF represents the breadth of professional groups within transport and logistics and works for framework conditions that ensure quality, safety and professionalism throughout the sector. We combine professional expertise with close knowledge of everyday working life in the industry, and we use this insight in dialogue with authorities, companies and the parties in employment.

Our values

Our values ​​– courageous, close and trustworthy – are central to how we act as an organization.
We are courageous when we challenge, make demands and take clear positions.
We are close because we are close to the professions, workplaces and people we represent.
We are trustworthy because we are built on professionalism, integrity and ability to execute.

Members and elected officials

YTF organizes over 13,500 members in bus, freight, rail, logistics, taxi, mobility, construction transport, towing, parking and administration. Together with a nationwide network of 700 elected representatives , we ensure competent support, local support and professional handling of cases and processes.

For its members, YTF means security, development and influence.
For employers, YTF means a predictable, professional and constructive partner.
For society, YTF means a stronger, more serious and more sustainable transport sector.