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Madagascan Government faces ILO complaint over 43 sacked dockworkers
The complaint has been lodged by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on behalf of the Toamasina Port workers and their union SYGMMA. Steve...
Young transport workers make conference ‘stunning success’
The young workers set their strategic priorities to strengthen their role at the heart of both the 2018 congress and ITF priority projects, and made practical...
Young transport workers make conference ‘stunning success’
The young workers set their strategic priorities to strengthen their role at the heart of both the 2018 congress and ITF priority projects, and made practical...
ITF Cabotage Taskforce rejects Australia deregulation push
The Productivity Commission has recommended deregulation of coastal shipping in a report into Australia’s agricultural exports, saying that to improve the...
First network of HIV positive seafarers launched
Positibong Marino Philippines has been formally registered as a self-help and support group for HIV-positive seafarers. It will work with the ITF, its unions and...
ITF Cabotage Taskforce welcomes Jones Act fine
As reported by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the company was penalised for transporting a jack-up drill rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska in 2011 using a...
ITF condemns 'politically motivated' Portland fines
ITF Cabotage Taskforce chair James Given stated. “This is shameful, unbelievable news. These men were defending their jobs when they were ejected from the ship...
Research probes responsible investment successes – and failure
The 20 page report, Who’s responsible? Pension funds and respect for workers’ rights, can be read at https://goo.gl/WcPXUM, while its executive summary appears...