ITF inspection results in positive action by Stolt Norway
ITF inspectorate co-ordinator Steve Trowsdale said: “We are pleased that Stolt Norway acted promptly to resolve the issues of non-payment to its Chinese crew on...
Inspectors meet in Panama to strengthen frontline of the ITF
The entire inspectorate network is brought together every three years to develop new skills and plan for the delivery of ITF objectives. Inspectors are union...
Philippines manning agent commits to HIV/AIDS initiatives
Magsaysay, which provides employment to 40,000 seafarers, has agreed to collaborate with the ITF to promote awareness and boost job opportunities for HIV-positive...
‘Global unions building industrial power’ activists gather for hubs programme training
Transport workers from road and maritime sectors were joined by activists from oil and gas, manufacturing, construction and food and drink. The programme is...
Global unions gather in Scotland for seminar on uniting workers across industrial sectors
The programme is designed to bring together workers who are linked by the same geographical industrial hub - and part of the same supply chain - to give their...
Global unions welcome Oz union merger move
ITF affiliated union the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and IndustriALL affiliated union the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) have announced...
ITF inspectors march against attacks on transport workers in Panama
Over 100 ITF inspectors have joined a march in Panama City against government attacks on the rights of Panamanian transport workers and the Panama Canal...
Avoid ‘Able Maritime’: ITF close to red list ban for shocking Filipino manning agency
The Able Maritime Seafarers Inc manning agency in the Philippines is close to being red listed by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) after a...