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09 Sep 2014
David Cockroft makes his goodbyes
He recollected key disputes and some of the giants of trade union history, past and present, with whom he had worked, before stating: “Many union bodies are good...
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06 Aug 2014
Final countdown for ITF’s first fully digital congress!
This congress will be the first for the ITF which is fully digital. It means there won’t be any printing and all delegates are being offered a congress tablet...
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30 Jul 2014
Seafarers' bill of rights goes live today
Today, 20 August, the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – the seafarers’ bill of rights – comes into force. The MLC is a far-reaching, groundbreaking...
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30 Jul 2014
Warning over supply chain impact of Australian car manufacturer closure
Workers all along the supply chain will be affected by the closure of a major Australian car manufacturer That’s the warning from ITF-affiliate, the Maritime...
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30 Jul 2014
ITF delivers vital aid to Gaza
The federation is organising a trade union relief effort to get desperately-needed supplies to the area. Today’s cargo is expected to be the first of several, and...
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21 Jul 2014
Press Release
ITF gives warm welcome to MLC 2006
As the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) comes into the force the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has promised to dedicate all its resources...
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21 Jul 2014
‘Rave reviews’ for new women's maritime union resource
Winning a better deal for women is the title of the ITF’s new union resource, the women’s best practice guide, which has received ‘rave reviews’ from...
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21 Jul 2014
ITF acting general secretary meets Singapore workers
ITF acting general secretary Steve Cotton met workers from a range of sectors during a fact-finding trip to Singapore last week. During the trip, which took place...