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ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters
The ITF voiced its concern this week to the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli ports and asked that these areas be designated as Warlike Operations
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Mayo Uruguaio Fernandes
On behalf of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing more than 16.5 million transport workers globally, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of our great friend
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Solidarity with Swaziland on anniversary of massacre: no freedom, no justice, no peace
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today stand in solidarity with the people of Swaziland, and call on the UK Government and international
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Working together to defend the right to strike in Canada and worldwide
Canadian Affiliates of the ITF Canadian Coordinating Committee, representing tens of thousands of transport workers across Canada members of Unifor, Teamsters Canada, SIU Canada, NUPGE, ALPA, CATCA
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Sustained, joint action needed to end seafarer “human rights crisis”
Joint work to end worsening seafarer criminalisation and unfair treatment on the agenda at London event – organised by ITF, ILO, IMO and ICS The maritime industry must come together now to take action
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Dan Gallin
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is saddened by the recent passing of Dan Gallin, former General Secretary of the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant
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Six years of C190: 50 countries say no to violence and harassment at work
Today marks six years since the historic adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190 (C190) – the first international treaty recognising the right of everyone to a world of work
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Global report reveals road transport in crisis: unsafe pay systems driving deaths, exploitation and corruption
A report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) exposes dangerous working conditions and deadly consequences for road transport workers across five continents. The study
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Abandoned Russian and Ukrainian fishers finally receive wages after three-year ordeal
After being abandoned and left without pay, 37 Russian and Ukrainian fishers have finally received the wages they earned, three years after their nightmare began. The crew of the Hunter, a Russian
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Unions rally globally for fair pay, good jobs and safe roads
A week of action demanding fair pay and decent working conditions for drivers to tackle fatigue launches today spearheaded by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and affiliated road
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Delivery Hero’s hidden risks: why investors must act now
As Delivery Hero heads into its 18 June AGM today, investors face a pressing question: is the company’s business model sustainable, or is it a ticking ESG time bomb? With operations in 70 countries
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IMO, ILO, ICS, ITF unite in call to protect seafarers against criminalisation
Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights Seafarers detained in connection with their professional duties must be
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