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HIV/AIDS is of particular concern to transport workers. Mobility and long absences from home make transport workers vulnerable. The ITF is helping to combat HIV and Aids by raising awareness and promoting trade union action in the work place.

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• World AIDS Day 2011
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Storytelling Project

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News online

01 Dec 2011
Ship visits build HIV/AIDS awareness among seafarers and fishers
A series of ship visits by HIV/AIDS activists have been among the myriad of activities organised by ITF affiliates around the world to mark 1 December World AIDS Day. The Bali branch of Kesatuan Pelaut Indonesia and the Norwegian Seafarers’ Union...

01 Dec 2011
ITF investigates port HIV issues
An ITF study into how HIV/AIDS is affecting port communities has shown that more action is needed from trade unions. The study is being released as part of World AIDS Day, and can be seen at www.itfglobal.org/HIV-Aids/port-study.cfm . The project...

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30 Nov 2011
Survey probes HIV/AIDS in ports
A survey examining the potential impact of HIV/AIDS among port communities – and their attitudes to it – has illustrated the need for union action and support, according to the ITF. The survey is being released as part of a wider study of HIV/AIDS...

01 Dec 2010
Survey examines civil aviation’s HIV problem
 The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) released a survey today, World Aids Day, which examines the prevalence of – and attitudes to – HIV/Aids among civil aviation workers.   The survey draws on the experience of the ITF’s civil...

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