Updates from around the globe on the ITF’s work to build a fairer, safer and more just world for seafarers. Our news section covers issues affecting all seafarers, wherever they may be, and what we’re doing to improve seafarers’ lives and jobs, now and in the future.
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Better future for transport workers under Australian Labor
The International Transport Workers' Federation has welcomed the election of a Federal Labor Government in Australia, describing it as an opportunity to lift sta
Global shipowner group and seafarers’ unions agree new three-year global minimum wage ‘safety net’ deal
Joint ICS - ITF press release
Pre-election national fleet tantrum shows it’s time for industry to abandon Shipping Australia Limited
Shipping experts have welcomed a ‘unity ticket’ on Australian jobs and fuel security ahead of the country’s election Saturday.
Seafarers win commitment to mandatory internet access in international law
Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews –including internet access – in updates to the
P&O Ferries sackings: unions trigger UN investigation over UK’s failure to enforce laws that protect workers
A number of unions and global union federations have written to the International Labour Organization (ILO — part of the UN) asking it to urgently intervene on b
Seafarers' unions remember Hadisur Rahman, killed in Russia-Ukraine crossfire
Today we mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD). A day when we mourn for those who have been killed at work - taken from their friends, families and workmates too soon.
'Too many killed on the job': ITF mourns the transport workers who died at work for #IWMD2022
Today we mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD).
Unions to DP World: call time on costly P&O mess, sack Hebblethwaite
Union leaders from across the globe have descended on the London offices of the Dubai-based owner of P&O Ferries, DP World.
P&O Ferries: Port of Dover refuses welfare check
Officials at the Port of Dover yesterday refused access to ITF Inspectors who were present in order to investigate welfare issues that ha
Ukraine: More than one hundred seafarers’ family members helped to escape conflict
Joint press release from ITF, ITF Seafarers' Trust, MTWTU and V.Group