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Seafarers unions express concern about “sabotage” attack and rising tensions in the Gulf
Today global seafarers’ unions expressed concern about the suspected “sabotage” of four commercial ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and the rising tensions in the Gulf.
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Machinists union calls for US government to investigate Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines’ union-busting attempts have sparked a formal complaint to the US government by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).
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ITF Dockers unanimously support ILWU Canada after strike vote
International dockers unions today send a strong message of solidarity to ILWU Canada after their rank and file voted in support of strike action against the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA).
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Global union pledges support to Ukrainian rail union campaign
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has given its full support to seven demands made by the Trade Union of Railwaymen and Transport Construction Workers of Ukraine (TURTCWU). The
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Global union delegation attends National Express AGM
A delegation of union activists from around the world have attended the annual general meeting (AGM) of the National Express group to question the company about its anti-union activities in Morocco
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Uber drivers speak out about treatment
Ubers drivers from London have met leaders of European transport unions as the global campaign against the ride-hailing company grows. Uber drivers across the world have been on strike to demand that
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Morgan Tsvangirai
The ITF has paid tribute to Dr Morgan Tsvangirai, who has died aged 65. Dr Tsvangirai was the founder of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). In a letter to the ZCTU, ITF general secretary
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Mchafu Chakoma
We are sad to announce the sudden and unexpected death in Dar es salaam of Mchafu Chakoma, general secretary of the Tanzania Seafarers’ Union. In a letter to Mchafu’s colleagues and friends, ITF
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Airport activists organise in Toronto
Last week, worker-activists from airports across the globe came together to organise internationally, building on their shared experiences of organising their workplaces locally.
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Maritime workers rally globally to ‘save Australian shipping’
Maritime workers around the globe have rallied in an international show of solidarity for Australian seafarers. The global day of action coordinated by the ITF Cabotage Task Force brought together maritime unions from every continent.
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ITF holds railway workshops in Turkey
Over 100 railway workers in Turkey have taken part in two consecutive ITF workshops. Running on 29-30 April and 2-3 May in Ankara, the participants discussed different types of privatisation, shared
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SPKA mobilises in public transport campaign in Indonesia
The ITF-affiliated SPKA union in Indonesia has used International Workers’ Day to promote public transport in Jakarta under the banner of Our Public Transport. Along with public transport management
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