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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Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Warlike Operations Area in Strait of Hormuz continues under weekly review
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have agreed to mainta
Statement by ITF General Secretary on the US-Iran Peace Framework
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) cautiously welcomes the US-Iran peace framework – but words on paper must now translate into action for the transport worke
ITF in Ukraine: international solidarity and ensuring the future of the maritime sector
The ITF and the ITF Seafarers’ Trust are in Odesa, seeing the conditions faced by the workers keeping Ukraine and the world moving forward.
It is now more than four years since the deadlies
100 days of war: 100 days of transport workers paying with their lives
100 days have passed since the United States of America and Israel launched ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran.
The system is broken, we have had enough
World’s seafarers’ and dockers’ unions demand immediate end to seafarer humanitarian crisis - call for governments to confront the Flag of Convenience system that enable
ITF statement on hantavirus
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is calling on governments and health authorities to exercise serious caution in the transportation of passengers and crew f
ITF condemns fresh wave of attacks and seizures on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) condemns the latest attacks and seizures targeting civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling on all parties/warring states to i
ITF welcomes Strait of Hormuz temporary ceasefire but demands permanent protection for seafarers
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East and the agreement to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz over t
ICS and ITF engage Gulf States on seafarer and shipping crisis in the Gulf
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have met representatives from Gulf States to address
ITF files complaint against Slovenia over sham union scandal exposing employer interference in seafarers’ rights
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) filed a formal complaint against the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to the International Labour Organization (ILO) t
