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12 Dec 2014
Black sea unions promote film on substandard seafarer conditions
‘Dark Side of the Black Sea’ is focused specifically on the region, but aims to draw attention to the wider issue of the use of substandard vessels and the risk...
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12 Dec 2014
Press Release
New film shames 'dire' Black Sea conditions
The powerful new film, Dark Side of the Black Sea, has been made by ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) member the Marine Employees Solidarity...
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12 Dec 2014
Press Release
Enough is enough: international unions welcome action against austerity
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have supported Belgian union protest action, which...
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11 Dec 2014
Press Release
ITF calls for implementation of new IMO measures on safe manning
Over the past three years the IMO has redefined the concept of safe manning of vessels and as a result, as of January, conditions should change. Flag states and...
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05 Dec 2014
Press Release
ITF comment on Aqaba port conflict
A new system was implemented by management before workers had the time to legally review the court decision and its implications; this is at the heart of the...
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03 Dec 2014
"United we're strong, organised we're invincible!"
Hosted by the Sindicato de Choferes de Camioneros the event brought together activists from 13 countries and 28 ITF unions from all transport sectors, who spent a...
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28 Nov 2014
ITF helps stranded crew home
The Panama-flagged Red Duchess was arrested in Rotterdam, with the crew not paid their full wages owed and with no funds to get home. After the ITF said it would...
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24 Nov 2014
Press Release
ITF slams Panama Canal Authority’s attack on union
The global union federation’s condemnation came as the PCA sought to use the courts to close down the ITF-affiliated Unión de Capitanes y Oficiales de Cubierta...