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Dockers strike in Rotterdam to protect jobs
Hundreds of dockers in the Port of Rottterdam were out on strike for 24 hours this week in a bid to protect jobs.
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ITF welcomes Israel murder charges over arson attack that killed family
The ITF welcomes Israel’s decision to file murder charges over an arson attack which killed an 18 month old Palestinian boy and his parents back in July 2015.
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ITF backs industrial action at Port of Rotterdam
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation) are supporting their affiliated Dutch dockers’ union FNV Havens as industrial action begins this afternoon (Thursday 7 January) at the Port of Rotterdam.
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International unions keeping close watch on Australia’s MV Portland dispute
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and its affiliated unions are keeping a close eye on the MV Portland dispute in south-eastern Australia, with key international unions now backing the local campaign to protect jobs.
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Advance notice to media: press conference re planned union action in the Port of Rotterdam, 7 January, FNV Havens headquarters
Members of the media are invited to attend a press conference tomorrow, Thursday 7 January at FNV Havens headquarters, Pegasusweg 200, 3067 KX Rotterdam where an official announcement will be made about industrial action planned at the Port of Rotterdam.
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A message from the president and general secretary of the ITF
We would like to wish transport workers all over the world a very happy New Year. We hope you have had a peaceful festive season and the break has been a chance for members, staff and officers to regroup, to renew commitments and to gather collective strength for the challenges that lie ahead in 2016.
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Eike Eulen
It is with great sadness that the ITF has learned of the death on 22nd December of Eike Eulen, former ITF president. Eulen died in Wedel, Germany, after a long illness. Born in Berlin in 1936, Eulen
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ITF welcomes safe rates ruling in Australia
The ITF has welcomed a historic ruling in Australia to pay minimum safe rates to truck drivers.
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The ITF in action in 2015
2015 saw some big wins for the ITF and successes in supporting new unions, despite serious attacks on the union movement around the world.
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Korean unions facing crackdown need urgent global support
The ITF has urged its affiliates to step up their global solidarity for Korean unions facing an ongoing serious crackdown.
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Transport workers’ union wins 14 percent wage increase in Australia
The Victoria branch of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), Australia, has won at 14 percent wage increase from Metro Trains Melbourne and Yarra Trams after determined industrial action in August and September.
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Nobel laureate stands alongside ITF Qatar Airways campaign
Nobel Peace Prize winner Houcine Abassi has shown his support for workers at Qatar Airways who are fighting for respect and dignity at the company.
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