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.
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.
The event examined the opportunities and challenges facing women in the maritime world.
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has spoken out on the need for due legal process to be followed in the trial of crew members of the Sewol ferry, which is currently taking plac
The ETUC says that workers across Europe continue to experience economic and social uncertainty five years after the recession hit the continent.
Maritime Unions have met in Auckland, New Zealand, to work towards a Regional Maritime Federation to build union strength throughout the South Pacific.
ITF affiliate STAWU has been fighting to free Thwala since 2012, when he was arrested and charged on a picket line protest.
Trade unionists from the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and the MUA (Maritime Union of Australia) have arrived in the USA for an eight day fact-finding and link-building visit to
Australian trade unionists challenging the record of oil giant Chevron in its US home state have been welcomed by local activists, groups and politicians who share their concerns.
