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27 Mar 2019
Fair transport is safe transport
ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton spoke to thousands of transport workers rallying in Brussels to demand #FairTransport for Europe. He addressed the rally...
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27 Mar 2019
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German bulk carrier detained after crew complain of no food, bullying and denial of shore leave
The complaints from on board the Flag of Convenience (FoC) vessel berthed at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal were received by the International Transport Workers’...
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22 Mar 2019
Press Release
Fair Transport NOW! Workers and unions launch wave of coordinated protests and actions across Europe
On land, at sea and in the air, more than 10 million Europeans work in transport. They provide vital services that we all depend on. But sadly, they are under...
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19 Mar 2019
Young workers in the Philippines building power in four steps
Young ITF activists have come together in the Philippines, as part of a workshop to develop tactics and skills to increase the role of young workers in their...
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15 Mar 2019
Crew kidnapped off Nigeria
In the latest attack on shipping off West Africa, reported by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) worldwide 24-hour Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC), pirates...
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15 Mar 2019
UK detains nine foreign ships for safety breaches
The United Kingdom authorities detained nine foreign-flagged vessels during January for breaches of safety and other deficiencies. Four of the vessels were new...
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13 Mar 2019
SIU of Canada calls for global day of action in support of Australian seafarers
President Given’s visit comes on the heels of Canadian seafarers demonstrating solidarity with their Australian brothers and sisters. In February, over 100 SIU of...
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11 Mar 2019
Asleep at the wheel
The Panama Canal has the unenviable history of being the world’s deadliest construction project. Over 32 years, 30,609 workers died – more than the prisoners of...