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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...