All content tagged with: "seafarers"
Better future for transport workers under Australian Labor
The International Transport Workers' Federation has welcomed the election of a Federal Labor Government in Australia, describing it as an opportunity to lift...
Global shipowner group and seafarers’ unions agree new three-year global minimum wage ‘safety net’ deal
Joint ICS - ITF press release Maritime transport is the only sector with a formally recognised global minimum wage, which has existed for seafarers since 1958....
Explosive report reveals how bad working conditions are for migrants in the UK fishing industry
A new report confirms that migrant workers are facing horrific racial, sexual abuse and human rights violations while working in the UK fishing industry. The ITF...
Pre-election national fleet tantrum shows it’s time for industry to abandon Shipping Australia Limited
Shipping experts have welcomed a ‘unity ticket’ on Australian jobs and fuel security ahead of the country’s election Saturday. But the ITF and its affiliates...
Seafarers win commitment to mandatory internet access in international law
Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews –including internet access – in updates to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006...
P&O Ferries sackings: unions trigger UN investigation over UK’s failure to enforce laws that protect workers
A number of unions and global union federations have written to the International Labour Organization (ILO — part of the UN) asking it to urgently intervene on...
P&O Ferries: Port of Dover refuses welfare check
Officials at the Port of Dover yesterday refused access to ITF Inspectors who were present in order to investigate welfare issues that had been raised by...
Singapore Maritime Foundation becomes first partner of Maritime Just Transition Task Force
Shipping industry’s Just Transition Task Force announces Singapore Maritime Foundation as first programme partner Task Force convened to ensure fair and...
Drifting mines threaten seafarers’ safe passage in Black Sea
International maritime employers and unions are urging governments to significantly increase efforts to ensure safe and secure passage for vessels following reports...
Unions demand change to end fire and rehire
Joint press release from ITF, ETF, Nautilus International & RMT Last night, ITF, ETF, Nautilus International and RMT projected a video on to the cliffs of...