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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.

The International Tra

ITF Seafarers’ Section Coordinator, Fabrizio Barcellona, said:

Four Syrian seafarers have been killed after a Russian cruise missile hit a vessel in the Black Sea port of Odessa last Tuesday. 

Global union federation demands a transparent, impartial internationally coordinated investigation into North Sea vessel collision.

In the aftermath of the tragic North S