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02 Oct 2017
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Rightwing anti-immigration group dumps ship’s crew
ITF seafarers’ section chair David Heindel commented: “Oh, the irony. This group charters a British-owned, Mongolian flag of convenience ship, with a Sri...
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28 Sep 2017
Ukraine transport unions agree steps to build power
The meeting in Kiev on 21 September was part of a wider ITF project to grow union membership in the CIS region and to support the region to play a bigger role in...
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26 Sep 2017
ITF GS praises US seafarers for commitment to economy and community during national conference
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton is among representatives from international organisations addressing the five-yearly event in Maryland, USA which welcomes guests...
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14 Sep 2017
Malta HIV conference sets example for Europe unions
More than 70 people, including union leaders, shop stewards and representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), took part in HIV+ people and transgender...
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13 Sep 2017
Press Release
Australian Government Wants To Kill Off Cabotage And Must Be Stopped
ITF President Paddy Crumlin, who is also MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) National Secretary said it was clear the Government’s intention was to decimate...
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13 Sep 2017
ITF and IMEC celebrate 14 years of partnership
Jacqueline Smith, ITF maritime coordinator, and Francesco Gargiulo, IMEC CEO, helmed the presentation, which was staged as an important part of London International...
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12 Sep 2017
ITF delegation warns further Turkish government repression likely
The warning came as the delegation was prevented from visiting unjustly imprisoned union colleagues, and amid continuing police violence against union members....
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12 Sep 2017
New ITF criminalisation toolkit for seafarer unions
The toolkit highlights cases where seafarers have been scapegoated for accidents and pollution which have arisen as a result of circumstances beyond their control....