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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ITF delegation warns further Turkish government repression likely
The warning came as the delegation was prevented from visiting unjustly imprisoned union colleagues, and amid continuing police violence against union members.
New ITF criminalisation toolkit for seafarer unions
The toolkit highlights cases where seafarers have been scapegoated for accidents and pollution which have arisen as a result of circumstances beyond their control.
Joint IMEC-ITF presentation tomorrow
IMEC and the ITF invite you to come along to Sustainable Partnerships in Shipping from 12:00 to 14:30 tomorrow, September 12th, at ITF Ho
ITF’s US unions rally to help Harvey victims
Houston-based ITF inspector Shwe Aung is just one of those volunteering to help the relief effort.
ITF opens Singapore office to aid region union membership growth
ITF president Paddy Crumlin, who is based in Sydney, said: “As a trade union organisation we’ve identified Asia Pacific as a major area of growth.
New ITF Singapore office to aid union membership growth in Asia Pacific
The ITF already has nine offices worldwide including three existing in the Asia Pacific region in Delhi, Tokyo and Sydney.
ITF’in inceleme ve dayanışma heyeti Türkiye’de
Beş gün sürecek olan ziyaretin amaçları şunlar: haksız bir biçimde cezaevinde tutulmakta olan sendika yöneticilerini ziyaret etmek; ITF üyesi sekiz Türkiyeli sendika ve bir dernekle görüşmek ve bil
ITF fact-finding and solidarity mission arrives in Turkey
The five-day mission’s aims are: to visit unjustly imprisoned trade union leaders; meet with and gather information from the ITF’s eight Turkish unions and one union association; to visit members o
ITF inspectors help Polar Star crew home
The Russian and Lithuanian seafarers were part of a crew which joined the ship during May and June in Las Palmas.
LISW2017 event: Sustainable Partnerships in Shipping
The event, Sustainable Partnerships in Shipping, will cover the challenges, breakthroughs and lessons learnt by both organisations during 14 years of working together.
ITF backs Norwegian unions campaigning to keep seafarers’ welfare high on political agenda
The ITF is supporting its Norwegian maritime affiliates that are advocating for cabotage legislation and the regulation of wages and working conditions for all seafarers working in Norwegian waters
Young union activists celebrate International Youth Day
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