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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Transport workers shut down airport in Israel’s general strike
Large numbers of public and private sector employees - including port and airport workers - supported the four-hour strike; Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport was shut down.
ITF: Trump Jerusalem Announcement Undermines The Process Of Negotiation
“The ITF and our affiliates have a long and proud history of supporting transport workers and trade unionism in the Middle East. And over the years we’ve backed our words with actions.
Hutchison’s atrocious safety record worsens as another worker is killed in Jakarta
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) President Paddy Crumlin said: “This will be a heart-wrenching time for this man’s family, friends and workmates.
ICTSI “not welcome in Africa”
A maritime industry conference featuring a speaker from the embattled ports company will be hit by protest action from worker and community organisations in South Africa who are concerned abo
Seaman Guard Ohio: ITF praised for role in winning crew release
The 35 crew and guards were released from prison on 28 November after the court in Madurai, India decided to lift the sentences of five years’ imprisonment that were handed down in January 2016.
Call for action over attacks on Libyan trade unionist Nermin Al-Sharif
Nermin, general secretary of the ITF-affiliated Dockers’ and Seafarers’ Union of Libya, is an active and renowned advocate for human, workers’ and women’s rights on both the national and internatio
MUA urges fuel security levy
Australia is the only member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) that does not meet the requirement of 90 days of liquid fuel supplies.
Seaman Guard Ohio ruling: ITF comment
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has provided support for the crew since their arrest in 2013, and has funded this appeal on their behalf.
International trade unions renew call for action over ongoing attacks on Libyan trade unionist
Nermin Al-Sharif, general secretary of the ITF-affiliated Dockers’ and Seafarers’ Union of Libya, is an active and renowned advocate for human, workers’ and women’s rights on both the national and
ITF: ‘new era for fishers begins’
Johnny Hansen, chair of the ITF fisheries section, commented: “Fishers work in one of the most dangerous and often unpoliced professions in the world.
ITF unions pledge to push for fundamental change on child and forced labour
Governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives from 193 countries are attending the IV Global Conference on the Sustained Eradication of Child Labour
ITF supports challenge to Boskalis over crew replacement plans
The latest plans would lead to the likely removal of 20 Netherlands nationals and their replacement by agency workers from other countries.