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Seafarers around the world will receive a two-year, 5% pay rise after negotiations at the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) in Singapore last month. 

New figures released by the ITF reveal that vessel abandonments have surged nearly 33% year on year.

By May this year, 158 cases of vessel abandonment had been recorded, up fro

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns Argentine President Javier Milei’s new “Exceptional Regime for the National Merchant Marine” as a reckless act of deregulation

Shipping companies, financiers and governments across the world urged to cut ties with sham union, ISU-Lanibra.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) joins workers around the world to celebrate May Day – a day of solidarity, struggle, and commitment to building a better world for all.

Every year, thousands of transport workers are killed while doing their jobs.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), Synergy Maritime Group and India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), convened in Mumbai to address the critical issue of seafare

• The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage, following negotiations in Geneva.

Landmark changes to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) mean seafarers are officially recognised as ‘key workers’ by the International Labour Organization (ILO). 

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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the agreement reached at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee 83r

Government U-turns after union campaign, promises new publicly owned, rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait. 

In a huge win for

ITF and largest flag state continue joint work spanning seafarer abandonment, new technology and union agreement coverage.

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