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.
he ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the ACFTU, the All China Federation of Trade Unions, that commits both organisations to a pr
ITF unions have been taking action to relieve the suffering of those affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
A ship detained at Fowey, United Kingdom, for multiple safety and accommodation failings will face arrest at 17:00 BST today unless the owners pay the crew the wages they owe them.
Twenty activists from 14 countries came together in Johannesburg last week to determine the next steps in the fight against climate change.
Following on from the success of earlier seafarer apps, the new ITF Seafarers app launched for IOS and Android last week.
The conference featured a week of intense work, debate and activities, culminating in the agreement of a strategic work plan for use across the region.
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is able to report progress in the case of the filthy and unsafe vessel Munzur, which is detained in Fowey in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
ITF representatives met with maritime employer representatives from the International Shipping Federation (ISF) at the ILO last Thursday and Friday.
The conference website, live now at www.itfwomen2014.org, has all the information delegates need to participate – whether they can take part in person or n
The ITF is calling all interested affiliates with specific skills, expertise or experience to get involved in running fringe events at the ITF congress in Sofia next August.
The ITF and JNG met in Indonesia between 4-5 June 2014 to conclude negotiations for the creation of the new IBF Framework Agreement.
Transport workers are at the centre of the world’s supply chains. They move goods from their source and production to consumers worldwide.
