ITF seminar aims to boost Russian union power
The two-day seminar, from 14-15 June, was held in Nizhny Novgorod and hosted by the rail union’s branch in the city. It was chaired by Nikolay Nikiforov, chair...
International workshop champions fair treatment of seafarers
Organized by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), this was the first international workshop to...
ITF unions meet to shape the #futureofwork
The unions, from every region of the world, are in the frontline of the ITF’s work to ensure a just transition for workers by shaping new ways of working, such as...
Embattled Qaaswa crew safely home
Paul Falzon, ITF contact in Malta, has been helping the crew on a daily basis since 13 May, when they responded to ITF calls. The ITF had been offering help for...
ITF coordinates support for crew left stranded in Aden
The ITF has used its global reach to coordinate a successful effort to support a crew left stranded in the port of Aden, in conflict-ridden Yemen. The crew of the...
ITF unions shape the #FutureOfWork in transport
The automation work group heard from workers representing multiple ITF global regions and transport sectors. Rob Johnston, ITF assistant general secretary, opened...
In memoriam, Hanafi Rustandi
Hanafi died suddenly last night in Tokyo, where he was part of the ITF delegation representing the world’s seafarers and dockers at a meeting of the International...
Joint press release: Report from IBF talks, Tokyo
Both sides confirmed their support, in principle, for the outcome of officer level interim discussions held between forums, and outlined their responses to each...