Young ITF activists have come together in the Philippines, as part of a workshop to develop tactics and skills to increase the role of young workers in their unions.
On land, at sea and in the air, more than 10 million Europeans work in transport. They provide vital services that we all depend on. But sadly, they are under attack.
• Europe’s 10+ million transport workers face worsening wages and conditions
The complaints from on board the Flag of Convenience (FoC) vessel berthed at the Port Kembla Coal Terminal were received by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) on Monday 25 March and were immediately acted upon with an ITF Inspection conducted within two hours.
ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton spoke to thousands of transport workers rallying in Brussels to demand #FairTransport for Europe. He addressed the rally stating that the ITF would work to unite people around our common causes and against our common enemies.
The world’s global union federations have come together to unequivocally condemn new laws in Brunei that punish homosexual sex with death by stoning.
The Australian authorities have detained a German-owned bulk carrier after the ITF raised the crew’s concerns about conditions on board.
The US Coast Guard has issued a new rule on seafarers’ access to maritime facilities. The move comes after a longstanding effort by the US Seafarers International Union (SIU) to improve access to shore leave and facilities.
Each country has its own legal system. What you might expect in your own country may not apply elsewhere.
The European Union (EU) has suspended its search-and-rescue sea patrols that have helped to rescue thousands of refugees and migrants attempting the dangerous Mediterranean crossing into European waters, often in overcrowded and unseaworthy boats.
Armed robbers and pirates continue to pose a threat to seafarers in many waters and ports. West Africa has been a particular hotspot, but incidents also take place in other regions.
