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18 March 2010
ITF defends dockers’ right to strike in Kuwait
The ITF has issued a letter of protest to the Kuwaiti government following reports from a dockers’ union that its labour rights are being violated; the government has sought to prevent it from taking strike action. more >>

11 March 2010
Maersk urged to intervene to settle Indian port drivers’ agreement
Multinational shipping giant, Maersk, is being urged to step in to ensure that a satisfactory outcome is reached in collective bargaining negotiations between Indian port drivers and a contractor. more >>

3 March 2010
Dockers’ union cooperation in India
Joint working to see a port worker in India reinstated has led to a closer working relationship between two ITF-affiliated unions. more >>

26 February 2010
ITF steps up protest to Costa Rica government
The ITF has today called on its affiliates to prepare for lawful solidarity action over the Costa Rican government’s apparently deliberate destruction of a legitimate port workers’ union. more >>

25 February 2010
Arab world dockers express solidarity with Indian port drivers
Dockers in the Arab world region have expressed solidarity with port drivers in India who are fighting for their right to organise. more >>

18 February 2010
Indian port drivers put forward key demands
Unionists in an Indian port presented a number of demands to the port trust, following two protest meetings earlier this week. The discussions coincided with the launch of an ITF campaign last week in protest over violent atrocities against truck trailer drivers in the port. more >>

4 February 2010
Call for solidarity for Costa Rican dockers
The ITF has urged affiliates to back dockers in Costa Rica who are facing anti-union repression at the hands of the government. more >>

3 February 2010
ITF condemns lockout of US mineworkers
The ITF yesterday denounced a lockout in the US instigated by a multinational mining company, affecting nearly 600 mineworkers. more >>

15 January 2010
Indian dockers’ federations to sign five-year wage deal
Dockers in India are set to gain from a wage deal and other benefits when a new settlement is signed next week. more >>

4 December 2009
New era for union relations with port terminal operator
A worldwide terminal operator has outlined a key organisational initiative that is set to realign industrial relations. more >>

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