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15 Nov 2024
New Zealand: “Our Ferries, Our Future!”
The ITF joins affiliates at Wellington rally demanding new, publicly-owned ‘Interislander’ ferries.The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and...
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14 Nov 2024
ITF expands seafarer wellbeing training to Black Sea countries
ITF runs ‘training of trainers’ in Romania for ten maritime universities from seven countries. Trainers from across seven countries located on or...
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30 Oct 2024
Transport unions strike against Milei's anti-union laws
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) sends unwavering solidarity to transport workers striking in Argentina today. The strikers and...
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17 Oct 2024
A true ‘just transition’ offers hope of change for seafarers
Whether they’re facing unjust criminalisation, bad working and living conditions, or poor gender equality, the global economy’s keyworkers deserve much...
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20 Sep 2024
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ITF slams “outrageous” 30-year prison sentences for seafarers
Captain and chief mate sentenced without evidence to connect them to drugs found on vessel, after spending year in prison with crew awaiting trial. The...
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16 Sep 2024
The Non-Seafarers' Work Clause: Ensuring Safety and Reducing Fatigue by Requiring Dockers for Lashing and Unlashing
The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, relies on the hard work of seafarers who navigate the world's oceans, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently....
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11 Sep 2024
Ground-breaking ITF partnership with Indonesian government protects seafarers’ wellbeing
Seafarers’ mental health education now mandatory in all maritime academies after ITF ‘trains the trainers’.Indonesia’s future seafarers’ will be better...
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10 Sep 2024
Landmark victory as Australian Strategic Fleet pilot sets sail with tender for new ships
Government initiative spearheaded by the Maritime Union of Australia will help rebuild Australian-flagged and crewed merchant fleet.A pilot program that will...