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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European transport workers meet for fifth ETF congress
It’s the fifth congress of the European arm of the ITF – the theme this time around is “Fair Transport for Europe – social justice, solidarity, unity.”
Transport unions take on TiSA
Campaign reveals TiSA threat to jobs and rights
The new project enlists the power of trade unions to fight back against the deal, which has been negotiated in virtual secrecy by the European Union and 22 other countries.
Nato thanks ITF for anti-piracy support
Writing to the ITF, Vice Admiral Clive Johnstone, Nato’s Allied Maritime Command commander, expressed his gratitude.
ITF calls for tuna transshipment moratorium
Transshipment is the process where fishing vessels transfer their catch, supplies, and in some cases fishers on the high seas, generally in international waters, far from land and any national or i
ITF women pledge increasing action to secure ILO violence convention
Members pledged to support unions in their countries to gather worker stories, to build a compelling body of evidence for the ILO about the impact of violence against women on workers and their wor
ITF statement: Workers’ Memorial Day
“But remembering is not enough. Workplace deaths are preventable deaths. We have a duty as trade unionists and as human beings to fight back against what amounts to a continuing slaughter.
Research probes responsible investment
Authored by Tom Powdrill, ITF responsible investment co-ordinator, 'Who’s responsible?
Research probes responsible investment successes – and failure
The 20 page report, Who’s responsible?
ITF condemns 'politically motivated' Portland fines
ITF Cabotage Taskforce chair James Given stated. “This is shameful, unbelievable news.
ITF Cabotage Taskforce welcomes Jones Act fine
As reported by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the company was penalised for transporting a jack-up drill rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska in 2011 using a foreign-flag vessel without acquirin
First network of HIV positive seafarers launched
Positibong Marino Philippines has been formally registered as a self-help and support group for HIV-positive seafarers.