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In Japan, a rally will be held at the Kotoku Kaiun company, over its refusal to talk with trade unions.
Year's first East Asia action week begins Monday
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ITF condemns Panama’s crackdown on union rights, demands immediate release of SUNTRACS leaders
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the Panamanian Government’s escalating repression of trade union rights. The wave of intimidation targeting SUNTRACS and other unions
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US Authorities Right to Examine Flags of Convenience System — But Action Must Follow
US investigation into Flags of Convenience must be backed by IMO-led action and industry-wide accountability. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is backing the US Federal Maritime
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ITF: Seafarer abandonment in 2025 poised to shatter 2024 record
New figures released by the ITF reveal that vessel abandonments have surged nearly 33% year on year. By May this year, 158 cases of vessel abandonment had been recorded, up from 119 at the same point in 2024.