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02 Jun 2017
Press Release
ITF unions meet in Cape Town for crucial maritime conferences
Almost 1.5 million maritime workers from 148 countries are represented by ITF unions. ITF president and chair of the Dockers’ Section Paddy Crumlin said: “This...
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06 Jun 2017
ITF unions protest against Brazil labour reforms
The reforms aim to reduce labour rights, deregulate labour relations and increase outsourcing. They may weaken collective agreements and reduce the economic...
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07 Jun 2017
ITF inspector helps end stranded crew ordeal
The tanker experienced major engine problems on 20 September 2016 and was detained by the US Coast Guard for repairs. When the owner, NewLead, couldn’t pay for...
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20 Jun 2017
ITF dockers and seafarers ready for action as Cape Town conferences close
Around 300 activists met in Cape Town, South Africa, 5 and 6 June 2017, for the ITF union-led dockers' and seafarers' section conferences. The message from the ITF...
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20 Jun 2017
Press Release
Senate Inquiry Focuses on Dangerous Gaps in Australian Maritime Security Exposed by ‘Murder Ship’ Sage Sagittarius
It comes in the wake of double murder findings by the NSW Coroner investigating the deaths of two foreign seafarers aboard the (FOC) MV Sage Sagittarius in...
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22 Jun 2017
Cotton presses transport workers’ concerns at global talks
He told the conference that the ITF was deeply involved in the ILC’s critical themes – green jobs, labour migration, fundamental principles and rights at work,...
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19 Aug 2022
Press Release
ITF inspectors recover USD$37.6m in unpaid wages for seafarers, despite Covid restrictions
Last year, union ship inspectors recovered more than USD $37 million in unpaid wages owed to seafarers, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has...
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22 Jun 2017
ITF congratulates newly-elected ETF officials
The announcements came during the ETF congress from 24-26 May in Barcelona. Frank Moreels is chair of Belgian transport union BTB, vice president of the ITF road...