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16 Jun 2016
Outlaw Oceans author vows to continue investigation
Last year the New York Times began publishing The Outlaw Ocean, an ongoing investigation into what happens far from land. It revealed exploitation, crime, slavery...
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22 Jun 2016
Korean union leader faces harsh sentence – protest now
The ITF, in co-ordination with the ITUC (International Trade Union Confederation), is urging member unions to organise solidarity actions from now until 1 July,...
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23 Jun 2016
At sea for all: celebrate seafarers on 25 June
The campaign theme – At sea for all – recognises that seafarers are indispensable and invites people everywhere to ‘show their appreciation for the seafarers...
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29 Jun 2016
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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18 Oct 2021
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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08 Jul 2016
Press Release
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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13 Jul 2016
Press Release
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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15 Jul 2016
Press Release
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...