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ITF applauds Europe social partners’ stand against seafarer criminalisation
Captain Mangouras’ sentence – for ‘recklessness resulting in catastrophic environmental damage’ – overturns the previous judgement by the provincial court...
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ITF condemns assault on inspector, calls for zero-tolerance towards violence in maritime
An ITF inspector was physically assaulted by a ship’s Master in an unprecedented attack which the Federation says must be condemned. The assault happened onboard...
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Statement by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on the death of Philando Castile
“Right now our thoughts are with his family and friends, but I know there is nothing I can say to relieve the tragedy that has befallen them.“The ITF, and the...
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ITF upholds cabotage role to TTIP stakeholders
ITF seafarers’ section secretary Jon Whitlow addressed the meeting’s audience of TTIP negotiators. He told them: The ITF welcomes the opportunity to state our...
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ITF commends SIU of Canada over licence exposé
ITF seafarers section chair Dave Heindel stated: “The investigative work of the union has forced an admission from the Canadian government that at least 11 work...
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ITF delivers cabotage message to TTIP stakeholders
Seafarers section secretary Jon Whitlow told them that: “Trade agreements should be an opportunity to improve workers’ rights and have as a primary objective...
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ITF joins commemoration of Tolpuddle martyrs
Joe Katende, the retiring ITF Africa regional secretary, marked the ITF’s participation in the annual trade union festival by laying a wreath at the grave of...
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HIV/AIDS information for seafarers in new wellbeing app
The free app is available for both Android and iOS devices. It provides the basic facts on HIV/AIDS – how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are, how you can...