Stop the sacking of air traffic controllers in the Dominican Republic

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Members of the ITF’s affiliated air traffic controllers’ union in the Dominican Republic, ADCA, have faced sackings, demotions and harassment including arrests in their quest to make the authorities address safety issues.

Sacked workers undertaking peaceful protests have been arrested on four occasions in the last two weeks and union officials have also been taken into custody. The ITF Americas regional secretary, Antonio Fritz, was arrested and subsequently released on 9 February. 

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ON THE GROUND

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Glenton “Glen” Wood

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Glenton “Glen” Wood, a towering figure of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and a deeply respected trade unionist across
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In memory
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Stephen Abima

It is with deep sadness and fond memories that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has learned of the passing of Stephen Abima, former General Secretary of the Amalgamated Transport
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Africa
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