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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pledges for action after Palestine youth mission
The visit was part of a commitment from the ITF to building industrial solidarity and effective responses to the challenges faced by transport workers in the...