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News | 12 May 2016

Union wins back workers’ jobs

According to WUSI the workers were fired in retaliation for WUSI applying for union recognition at SIPA. WUSI won a case in the High Court that ordered the...

News | 10 May 2016 Press Release

Brazil's seafarers ready to take on Transpetro

Brazilian seafarers’ unions affiliated to the huge CONTTMAF (Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Transportes Aquaviários e Aéreos, na Pesca e nos...

News | 10 May 2016

Colombian dockers take action for safety

Three month ago a worker at the port lost both legs after an accident. Other workers have been victimised for doing union work and some companies have violated...

News | 08 May 2016 Press Release

Advance notice to press – invite to join ITF youth mission on Palestinian truck drivers project visit

Members of the press are invited to join them on the visit on Wednesday 11 May at 9am.  The project was launched to provide Palestinian drivers with access to...

News | 06 May 2016 Press Release

ITF underlines Panama Canal safety case

This latest information comes after the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) published a press release (The Panama Canal Dismisses ITF Claims, Commends Thousands Who Helped...

News | 04 May 2016

ITF backs workers’ calls for justice at Solomon Islands Port Authority

According to ITF member the Workers' Union of Solomon Islands (WUSI), SIPA chief executive Colin Yow had objected to its application for union recognition, forcing...

News | 27 Apr 2016 Press Release

New study raises safety concerns over new Panama Canal locks

The ITF commissioned the study, which was carried out by Brazil’s Fundação Homem de Mar (FHM), in response to safety concerns raised by its Panamanian member...

News | 26 Apr 2016 Press Release

IMEC, ITF agree USD 3m investment in Ukraine maritime training

IMEC and the ITF work together as social partners to administer the SEPF. The funds will support the work of the Kherson State Maritime Academy (KSMA) and the...