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News | 24 May 2017 Press Release

ITF seafarers back Spanish dockers

‘On behalf of all ITF seafarers’ affiliated unions and their members, the ITF seafarers’ section wants to express its support to the Spanish dockers’ unions...

News | 02 Jun 2017 Press Release

ITF unions meet in Cape Town for crucial maritime conferences

Almost 1.5 million maritime workers from 148 countries are represented by ITF unions. ITF president and chair of the Dockers’ Section Paddy Crumlin said: “This...

News | 06 Jun 2017

ITF unions protest against Brazil labour reforms

The reforms aim to reduce labour rights, deregulate labour relations and increase outsourcing. They may weaken collective agreements and reduce the economic...

News | 07 Jun 2017

ITF inspector helps end stranded crew ordeal

The tanker experienced major engine problems on 20 September 2016 and was detained by the US Coast Guard for repairs. When the owner, NewLead, couldn’t pay for...

News | 20 Jun 2017

ITF dockers and seafarers ready for action as Cape Town conferences close

Around 300 activists met in Cape Town, South Africa, 5 and 6 June 2017, for the ITF union-led dockers' and seafarers' section conferences. The message from the ITF...

News | 20 Jun 2017 Press Release

Senate Inquiry Focuses on Dangerous Gaps in Australian Maritime Security Exposed by ‘Murder Ship’ Sage Sagittarius

It comes in the wake of double murder findings by the NSW Coroner investigating the deaths of two foreign seafarers aboard the (FOC) MV Sage Sagittarius in...

News | 22 Jun 2017

Cotton presses transport workers’ concerns at global talks

He told the conference that the ITF was deeply involved in the ILC’s critical themes – green jobs, labour migration, fundamental principles and rights at work,...

News | 22 Jun 2017

ITF congratulates newly-elected ETF officials

The announcements came during the ETF congress from 24-26 May in Barcelona. Frank Moreels is chair of Belgian transport union BTB, vice president of the ITF road...