Updates from around the globe on the ITF’s work to build a fairer, safer and more just world for seafarers. Our news section covers issues affecting all seafarers, wherever they may be, and what we’re doing to improve seafarers’ lives and jobs, now and in the future.
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Nermin attack shows need for union action to end violence against women
Al-Sharif, leader of the ITF-affiliated Dockers and Seafarers Union of Libya, was shot at on 8 November while driving.
AMOSUP achieves world record during 55th year celebrations
Some 8,500 AMOSUP members and their families, along with other unions, social partners and international guests, enjoyed the day-long celebration at the Mall of Asia MOA grounds.
ITF urges Alcoa to rethink Australian coastal sackings
The ITF – which represents 4.7 million transport workers worldwide – has expressed its concern that Alcoa was trying to exploit local laws and circumvent workers’ rights, and that the company was a
ITF calls for action after attempted murder of female union activist
Nermin Al-Sharif, leader of the ITF-affiliated Dockers’ and Seafarers’ Union of Libya, was driving a car near Benghazi that crashed after it was followed by two other cars and shot at.
ITF stalwart voted union congress president
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton congratulated her on behalf of the federation.
ITF steps up cabotage campaign
Cabotage is in place in some form in 47 countries.
Chevron fined millions for tax scheme
Paddy Crumlin, ITF President welcomed today’s decision and said Chevron needed to come clean and pay its fair share of taxes.
ITF inspectors march against attacks on transport workers in Panama
Over 100 ITF inspectors have joined a march in Panama City against government attacks on the rights of Panamanian transport workers and the Panama Canal Authority’s (PCA) unwillingness to discuss c
Global unions welcome Oz union merger move
Global unions gather in Scotland for seminar on uniting workers across industrial sectors
The programme is designed to bring together workers who are linked by the same geographical industrial hub - and part of the same supply chain - to give their unions more industrial power and influ
‘Global unions building industrial power’ activists gather for hubs programme training
Transport workers from road and maritime sectors were joined by activists from oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and food and drink.
Philippines manning agent commits to HIV/AIDS initiatives
Magsaysay, which provides employment to 40,000 seafarers, has agreed to collaborate with the ITF to promote awareness and boost job opportunities for HIV-positive Filipino seafarers.
