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Michael Sacco
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Seafarers International Union (SIU) Emeritus President Mike Sacco, a towering figure in...
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ITF inspectors holding shipowners to account
At the ITF’s Fair Practice Committee meeting earlier this month, the latest figures were presented highlighting the work of the ITF inspectors. Key findings...
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IBF to implement High-Risk Area in the Red Sea
Following the incidents in the Red Sea and the Bab El-Mandeb strait since 19 November 2023, the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) have agreed to designate the...
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ITF calls for safety of seafarers following Red Sea attacks
Following the attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is calling for the safety of seafarers to be...
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ITF condemns Shipping Australia Limited's opposition to strategic fleet
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) today condemned Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) for consistently opposing the Australian government's plan to...
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ITF adds San Marino to Flag of Convenience list
During a recent meeting of the ITF Fair Practices Committee in Santiago, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) expanded its list of Flag of...
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ITF delegation supports Chilean seafarers’ defence of cabotage
7 December 2023, Santiago – Delegates from across the world at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) dockers’ and seafarers’ conferences in...
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ITF dockers’ and seafarers’ unions meet to forge priorities
4 December 2023, Santiago – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the democratic, global union federation of over 700 transport unions in 150...