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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Historic 44th ITF Congress, the first in Southeast Asia
The ITF Congress will include participants from around 140 countries, representing over 600 transport unions with more than 19 million members.
Historic 44th ITF Congress, the first in Southeast Asia
The ITF Congress will include participants from around 140 countries, representing over 600 transport unions with more than 19 million members.
ITF to sign ground-breaking agreement at 44th Congress on the future of work and training for workers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) will sign an important agreement at its 44th Congress in Singapore to research the future of work in every transport sector, and suggest interv
Amazon’s wage rise shows pressure for change from workers
However, while this move is welcome it has only been made after widespread criticism of Amazon’s employment model, and serious problems remain across the company’s transport supply chain.
ITF to sign ground-breaking agreement at 44th Congress on the future of work and training for workers
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) will sign an important agreement at its 44th Congress in Singapore to research the future of work in every transport sector, and suggest interv
More migrants drown as rescue ships curbed
Although fewer migrants are attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to Europe than in 2017, there has been an increase in the proportion of those who die en route.
Survey of cabotage around the world
Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI) has published a new independent report, commissioned by the ITF, into laws around the world on cabotage, which restrict foreign activity in a country’s domesti
ITF Canada supports unpaid and stranded crew
The ITF in Canada has been supporting the crew of a Turkish-flagged vessel who have been left without pay and refused repatriation.
ITF Denmark wins DKK2.5m back pay for crew
The ITF has won DKK2.6 million (USD324,370) in back pay owed to 19 Russian and Ukrainian seafarers stranded off Skagen for eight months in Denmark.
Deliberations on future opportunities and solutions for maritime workers
The Norwegian Union of Marine Engineers (NUME), one of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliates, held a conference on 18-19 September 2018 in Sandefjord, Norway.
New report a circuit breaker providing policymakers a fact-based analysis of global cabotage laws
The study, commissioned by the ITF, provides the first independent analysis of maritime cabotage laws since 1992.
Canadian seafarers win rights to maritime jobs
Canada has responded to a long-standing campaign by the country’s seafaring unions.