News
ITF condemns South Korea ferry sentences
"The ITF believes that the judgment is based more on emotion and the need to find someone to blame than justice,” he stated. “The sentencing of the captain and...
ITF's Steve Cotton receives prestigious award
Awards were also presented to Joseph Cox, president and chief executive of the US Chamber of Shipping, and Frederick J Harris, president of shipbuilders' General...
ITF welcomes reinstatement of Tunisian trade unionist
Her reinstatement as head of department comes after nearly 18 months of negotiations between her union, the Syndicat Generale de la Marine Marchande et des Ports...
ITF slams Panama Canal Authority’s attack on union
The global union federation’s condemnation came as the PCA sought to use the courts to close down the ITF-affiliated Unión de Capitanes y Oficiales de Cubierta...
ITF helps stranded crew home
The Panama-flagged Red Duchess was arrested in Rotterdam, with the crew not paid their full wages owed and with no funds to get home. After the ITF said it would...
"United we're strong, organised we're invincible!"
Hosted by the Sindicato de Choferes de Camioneros the event brought together activists from 13 countries and 28 ITF unions from all transport sectors, who spent a...
ITF comment on Aqaba port conflict
A new system was implemented by management before workers had the time to legally review the court decision and its implications; this is at the heart of the...
ITF calls for implementation of new IMO measures on safe manning
Over the past three years the IMO has redefined the concept of safe manning of vessels and as a result, as of January, conditions should change. Flag states and...