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Iberia unions face down Walsh
Commenting on the deal reached by Spanish unions with Iberia that has headed off the need for a third wave of strikes, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) civil aviation secretary
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ETF denounces ideological fourth railway package
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) rejects major parts of the fourth Railway Package adopted by the European Commission today, Wednesday 30 January 2013. In particular, the ETF denounces
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Young Ukrainian union members party
A Ukrainian union chose to get its younger members in party mood to kick off its ‘year of youth’ and to boost their understanding of trade unionism at home and internationally. The Marine Transport
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London and Istanbul among sites for Deutsche Post-DHL protests
On March 26 union members and supporters around the world will be showing their support for the families of workers at logistics giant DHL in Turkey who have faced dismissal and aggression by the
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Rail union and international organisations launch Thai government complaint
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), its affiliated union the State Railway Workers’ Union of Thailand (SRUT), the Thai State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation (SERC), and
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Press invitation from the Union of Hong Kong Dockers
Press conference: FNV (Federation Dutch Labour Movement) delegation solidarity visit at Kwai Chung terminal for striking dock workers Date: May 4, 2013 (Saturday) Time: 1800 There will be a solidarity
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ITF: Port of Vancouver 'needs solution'
Commenting on developments in the Port of Vancouver, Washington, USA, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) acting general secretary Steve Cotton said: “The lockout of workers by Mitsui
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Africa civil aviation unions set priorities
Delegates at the ITF Africa civil aviation conference on 14-15 March 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria discussed the increasing instability and fragmentation of the industry and unanimously backed the
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Unite Press Release: National Express Group’s US ‘human rights’ record under renewed fire at AGM
Further evidence has emerged that National Express Group is pushing human rights in its North American operations to the limit on the eve of its London AGM on 9 May. Representatives of the US-based
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6 May 2013: Union of Hong Kong Dockers call an end to 40 day strike
The ITF has been informed by ITF affiliate, the Union of Hong Kong Dockers (UHKD), that they have called an end to strike action which commenced on 28 March. Members of UHKD decided today, to accept a
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Hong Kong port strike is over
Workers fighting for improved pay and decent working conditions at the Port of Hong Kong have voted to call off their industrial action after accepting an improved wage offer and promises of further
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Union wins more time for Chile cabotage discussion
Access to Valparaiso Port in Chile was virtually closed on 4 April when maritime and seafarers’ union members and supporters marched to oppose government proposals to open the country’s cabotage to
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