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ITF calls for US charity ride support
The ITF and several other organisations are sponsoring a new charity event on 12-15 July to benefit seafarers in the United States. The inaugural 2013 Poker Run...
International delegation takes protest direct to Swiss HQ
A high level trade union delegation from several countries will gather in the small Swiss town of Châtel-St-Denis tomorrow, 26 September, in order to question the...
Advance notice to press: Handing over of letter of protest in Châtel-St-Denis, Switzerland, September 26
Members of the press are invited to attend the public handing over of a letter of protest next Thursday 26 September at the headquarters of Swiss-based offshore...
ITF calls for democracy respect in Venezuela
The ITF has called for the democratic electoral processes in Venezuela to be respected, following the ‘welcome’ election on 14 April of Nicholas Maduro Moros,...
Piracy survivors’ group backs new film
The ITF Seafarers Trust and the Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) hosted a packed press screening of the film A Hijacking, which they describe...
ITF calls on activists to join global Walmart campaign
The ITF this week called on affiliates to join workers around the world and demand good jobs at Walmart companies and along the Walmart supply chain. The global...
ITF applauds MLC detentions
The ITF today applauded port state control in Canada and Denmark for their action in detaining two vessels under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) – and...
Dockers and seafarers: share stories online and build activist links
Activists from across ITF docker and seafarer unions are being encouraged to share their stories and experiences via the dedicated dockers and seafarers website as...