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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...
'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). A day when we mourn for those who have been killed at work - taken from their friends, families and...
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. More than 50 leaders from transport...
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 had been raised by...
Ukraine: More than one hundred seafarers’ family members helped to escape conflict
Joint press release from ITF, ITF Seafarers' Trust, MTWTU and V.Group 7 April 2022, London / Odesa - More than 100 people seeking refuge from the...
Singapore Maritime Foundation becomes first partner of Maritime Just Transition Task Force
Shipping industry’s Just Transition Task Force announces Singapore Maritime Foundation as first programme partner Task Force convened to ensure fair and...
Drifting mines threaten seafarers’ safe passage in Black Sea
International maritime employers and unions are urging governments to significantly increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage for vessels following reports...
Unions demand change to end fire and rehire
Joint press release from ITF, ETF, Nautilus International & RMT Last night, ITF, ETF, Nautilus International and RMT projected a video on to the cliffs of...