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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...
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14 Nov 2014
ITF welcomes reinstatement of Tunisian trade unionist
Her reinstatement as head of department comes after nearly 18 months of negotiations between her union, the Syndicat Generale de la Marine Marchande et des Ports...
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14 Nov 2014
ITF's Steve Cotton receives prestigious award
Awards were also presented to Joseph Cox, president and chief executive of the US Chamber of Shipping, and Frederick J Harris, president of shipbuilders' General...
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12 Nov 2014
Press Release
ITF condemns South Korea ferry sentences
"The ITF believes that the judgment is based more on emotion and the need to find someone to blame than justice,” he stated. “The sentencing of the captain and...
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07 Nov 2014
ITF helps secure international container safety code
The endorsement by the ILO governing body of the code of practice on the safe packing of cargo transport units on 4 November means it has the approval of all three...
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30 Oct 2014
Affiliate film shows dark side of Black Sea
The film, which is available in English, Turkish and Russian, highlights the experiences of seafarers in the region. A 2012 report uncovered poor standards of...