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News | 10 Jul 2014

ITF nominates Said Elhairech for international trade union rights award

The ITF has put forward Moroccan trade unionist Said Elhairech as a nominee for the Febe Elisabeth Velasquez prize, an international award recognising those who...

News | 10 Jul 2014

ITF condemns Moroccan court decision

The ITF has condemned as ‘utterly unbelievable’ a totally unexpected decision by a Moroccan court to sentence trade union leaders Said Elhairech and Mohamed...

News | 10 Jul 2014 Press Release

Second East Asia maritime action week begins Monday

Seafarers, dockers and ITF inspectors will launch the year’s second East Asia maritime action week at major ports in Japan, Korea, Russia and Taiwan from 1 to 5...

News | 10 Jul 2014

ITF welcomes Turkish trade unionists’ release but urges vigilance

The prosecutor at a trial hearing in Ankara on 10 April released pending trial 22 Turkish trade unionists on the grounds that there was no reason for their...

News | 10 Jul 2014

New apps to aid seafarers

The ITF is launching a series of free apps for seafarers. The Look up a Ship app will enable seafarers and charterers to look at basic information about the vessel...

News | 10 Jul 2014 Press Release

Port unions resolve to organise campaign against DPW

ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) dockers’ union representatives meeting in Chicago, USA, resolved this week to organise a global campaign...

News | 10 Jul 2014 Press Release

ITF and BOURBON sign co-operation agreement

 The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is pleased to announce the signing of a co-operation agreement with BOURBON, a major provider of marine...

News | 10 Jul 2014 Press Release

New taskforce launches to fight for African offshore workers’ rights

ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation)-affiliated trade unions meeting in Mombasa, Kenya today launched a new taskforce dedicated to protecting the...