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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...
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27 Apr 2016
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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...
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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...
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25 Apr 2016
Press Release
ITF announces MLC implementation and enforcement study
The ITF was a major mover in the development of the MLC, which sets out comprehensive and enforceable minimum standards for seafarers’ working and living...
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22 Apr 2016
Press Release
Invitation: Panama Canal report press conference next week
The event will be held at 10:00 on 27 April 2016 in the Campo Alegre A suite of The Marriott Hotel, Calle 52 con Ricardo Arias, Panama City...
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22 Apr 2016
Global unions condemn Turkey detention of rights defenders
The move followed the recent dismissals, investigations and prosecutions under the Turkish Penal Code and Anti-Terror Law of 1,128 academics from 89 universities in...
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21 Apr 2016
Press Release
ITF top level board praises Panama papers release and exposure of injustice and wrongdoing
“Since 1948 our organisation has fought against FOCs. Panama was the first of these. It’s now the biggest. The whole FOC system is based on a culture of secrecy...
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19 Apr 2016
Global unions protest Peru’s expulsion of union adviser
The expulsion – on grounds of ‘disturbing public order, tranquillity and social peace’ – resulted from Mr Akman’s participation in a peaceful sit-in with...