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24 Jun 2019
Acceptable use
This Acceptable Use Policy sets out the terms between you and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (the ITF) under which you may access and use any...
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26 Jul 2019
Union ships are happier
The results of a major survey (2006) on the working conditions aboard car carrier vessels have provided some useful, if unsurprising data for seafarers’ rights...
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26 Jul 2019
What should a union do?
The purpose of a trade union is to represent the interests of its members. It may do this in a variety of different ways. Where a trade union is recognised by an...
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24 Jun 2019
Mutual respect policy
How we show respect for one another The ITF is opposed to any discrimination based on colour, nationality, sex, race or creed. We are committed to creating and...
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01 Jul 2019
FOCs
The ITF is unique amongst international trade union organisations in having a powerful influence on wages and conditions of one particular group of workers,...
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01 Jul 2019
What are FOCs?
A flag of convenience ship is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership. Cheap registration fees, low or no taxes and freedom to...
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01 Jul 2019
What do FOCs mean to seafarers?
What do FOCs mean to seafarers? Seafarers who are employed on FOC ships are often denied their basic human and trade union rights since FOC registers do not...
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01 Jul 2019
Look Up a Ship, Inspector or Union
To find out if your ship is ITF approved, communicate with ITF Inspectors and affiliated maritime trade...