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21 Oct 2016
Press Release
World union meeting unites against TiSA and CETA
The two-day event is being held in Panama in recognition of that country’s role as a key global transport hub and component of the Federation’s plans for...
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21 Oct 2016
Press Release
ITF sounds new alarm over privatisation and safety in Panama Canal new locks
The ITF is holding a top level meeting in Panama in recognition of that country’s role as a key global transport hub and component of the Federation’s plans for...
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24 Oct 2016
ITF Panama meeting is launchpad for international action
The two day EB meeting, which closed on Friday afternoon, followed a successful ITF women’s meeting and preceded one by ITF youth. The executive board – the...
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28 Oct 2016
Press Release
Mistreatment of crew on sub-standard ship leads to detention
“The state of the vessel is bad enough from a maintenance point of view,” explained International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) inspector Tommy Molloy....
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17 Nov 2016
New HIV/AIDS education film part of ITF drive to keep seafarers ‘healthy and happy’
‘I know my status’ is a collaboration between the ITF, ITF affiliate the Associated Maritime Officers and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP), manning...
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17 Nov 2016
Press Release
Elections Show Voters Wary of Chevron’s Cashed Up Candidates
Since 2009, Chevron has spent $61 million dollars on political candidates, committees and lobbying in California, far more than any other oil company. “While...
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21 Nov 2016
Dramatic rescue operation earns Indian woman captain exceptional bravery award
When Captain Radhika Menon and her team came to the rescue of a small fishing vessel in the Bay of Bengal, an award for bravery was the last thing on her mind. The...
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26 Nov 2016
ITF Asia Pacific regional conference kicks off #WeAreITF
Every ITF region, industrial section and cross sectoral department (women and youth) will have their own conference falling under the umbrella of the Pathway to...