Updates from around the globe on the ITF’s work to build a fairer, safer and more just world for seafarers. Our news section covers issues affecting all seafarers, wherever they may be, and what we’re doing to improve seafarers’ lives and jobs, now and in the future.
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Shipping industry, unions launch fresh quarantine programme to combat Omicron crew crunch
Joint Press Release - ITF/IMEC/ICS
Global transport chiefs reject ‘baseless’ Morrison government port congestion claims
Transport workers’ unions reject claims made by the Australian federal government that Australia’s current supply chain challenges are un
Major transport organisations warn governments’ knee-jerk reaction to Omicron variant puts supply chain at greater risk
World leaders’ knee-jerk reactions to the Omicron variant are putting transport workers and the global supply chain at greater risk of collapse, warn internation
Major transport organisations warn governments’ knee-jerk reaction to Omicron variant puts supply chain at greater risk
World leaders’ knee-jerk reactions to the Omicron variant are putting transport workers and the global supply chain at greater risk of collapse, warn internation
Transport workers not to blame for supply chain congestion, holiday shipping delays
Dockers, seafarers, and road transport workers are challenging the
Let’s not forget: keeping HIV prevention in focus
Today on World Aids Day the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is urging stakeholders across the transport sector not to lose focus of HIV prevention during the Covid-19
Domestic violence is a workplace issue and a men’s issue, unions tell employers
- A new report calls on transport employers to do more to tackle domestic violence amongst its predominantly male staff with key recommendations for how to
ITF unions MTWTU, ver.di launch free dental care service for Ukrainian seafarers
ITF-affiliated seafarers’ unions from Germany and Ukraine have announced a new project to provide free dental services to seafarers.
Agency leaves Filipino seafarer’s family to starve while regulators dither
The family of a Filipino seafarer has received no pay for more than two months after Manila-based manning agency Able M
UN Global Compact and shipping industry confirm formation of ‘people-centred’ Task Force to ensure Just Transition to net-zero
Glasgow, 10 November 2021 – In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive
Transport workers and their unions are showing up at COP: We demand climate action and decent work
The COP26 Summit is underway in Glasgow and trade unionists and activists are in the thick of the proceedings.