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‘Be ambitious, but be positive’: new union voice delivers UN Global Compact climate message
A newly-appointed labour representative on the board of the United Nations Global Compact has delivered a positive message on the benefits of tackling climate...
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ITF president declares Australia’s Barrow Island a port of convenience
Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project off Australia’s north-west coast has blown out from US$37 billion to US$54 billion due to the company’s ongoing...
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Campaign to protect jobs onboard the British Loyalty goes global
An emergency motion was introduced at a meeting in Perth today of the ITF Seafarers’ Section meeting by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). The oil and gas...
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ITF HIV survey shows need to address seafarers' health
A broader vision of seafarer wellbeing: survey of ITF maritime affiliates on HIV/AIDS, health and wellbeing is based on responses by 34 trade unions in 30 countries...
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Fair practices committee boosts New Zealand and Australia oil and gas giant protests
On 13 and 14 May, the FPC passed a motion condemning BP for slashing jobs, replacing 36 Australian crew of the fuel tanker British Loyalty with cheap foreign...
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ITF warns Australian government against backwards step on cabotage
The changes would dismantle a comprehensive reform package delivered by the previous government three years ago that created a level playing field in domestic...
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Nepalese unions need your help to rebuild, says ITF
The Federation's four member unions in Nepal have been intensely involved in the emergency response, mobilising transport workers – many of whom were themselves...
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ITF comment on Doha container death
"This latest death highlights the importance of the ITFs campaign against overweight containers. The accurate measurement and regulation of containers by the...