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In memory

Remembering the lives and contributions of those who have fought to improve the working conditions of transport workers around the world.

In memory

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Wesley ‘Wes’ Furtado

Statement from ITF President and ITF Dockers’ Section chair Paddy Crumlin. On behalf of the members, affiliates and officers of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) we extend our
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Dave Morgan

The ITF Seafarers’ and Dockers’ sections today paid tribute to former national president of the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) who died 4 November 2019 with family and loved ones by his side
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Tabudi Abner Ramakgolo

The ITF has paid tribute to Tabudi Abner Ramakgolo, a founding member of South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) and former ITF regional chair for Africa, who has died. Brother
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Jim Hunter

It is with both deep sadness and fond memories that we have learned of the passing of former ITF president Jim Hunter. On behalf of the entire ITF family, and especially our affiliates in the railway
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Morgan Tsvangirai

The ITF has paid tribute to Dr Morgan Tsvangirai, who has died aged 65. Dr Tsvangirai was the founder of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). In a letter to the ZCTU, ITF general secretary
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Mchafu Chakoma

We are sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death in Dar es salaam of Mchafu Chakoma, general secretary of the Tanzania Seafarers’ Union. In a letter to Mchafu’s colleagues and friends, ITF
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Dave Arian

It is with sadness that today we learnt of the passing of our brother, Dave Arian. To Dave’s family, friends, and to all of our brothers, sisters and friends in the International Longshore and
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Pat Geraghty

The ITF is sad to announce the death of Pat Geraghty, lifelong trade unionist and campaigner, and SUA (Seamen's Union of Australia) national secretary from 1978 to 1993. The SUA and Waterside Workers'
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Everett Cummings

It is with great sadness that the ITF sends our deepest sympathies and condolences together with our sincerest solidarity to the family and friends of ILWU Brother Everett Cummings, killed in a tragic
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Vilikesa Naulumatua

ITF president, Paddy Crumlin, pays tribute to Vilikesa Naulumatua "On behalf of the entire ITF family, I express our deep condolences to Brother Bill’s immediate family, friends and Bill’s union, the
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Ann Anderson

Tributes have poured into the ITF after the death of Ann Anderson, aged 51. Born 1 June 1966, Ann died 13 March 2018 after a short illness. Steve Cotton, ITF general secretary, expressed deep
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Hanafi Rustandi

It is with shock and sadness that the ITF reports the death of Hanafi Rustandi, a true giant of trade unionism, while representing seafarers at a pivotal meeting in Japan. ITF president and MUA