The ITF Arab World regional secretary and an ITF-affiliated union have held a key meeting in Oman to build closer relationships with the government.
The International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 - also known as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights – sets out the minimum rights that you should expect as a seafarer.
The ITF and global union federations have urged governments and employers to urgently act to protect workers, and the global economy and society that depends upon them.
The ITF and its affiliated unions in Mexico have announced a growth plan to ensure the rights of working people are central to transport expansion in the country.
The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry, has made global headlines since the outbreak of the global pandemic.
The explosive spread of coronavirus has led to more and more countries introducing and imposing travel restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The ITF and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have jointly written an open letter
Covid-19 is issuing the world an unprecedented collective challenge. Across the world – workers, employers and governments - must work together to minimise the damage done.
Message from ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton
Dear friends,
On the day of the AP Moller Maersk annual general meeting, the ITF has made a statement to the company AGM following up its calls for action i
