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ITF President's New Year Message: Peace and Justice
Unions will combat inequality, fear and intolerance
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ITF joins fight for trade union rights and democracy in Turkey
The ITF is backing a global campaign calling for an end to the attack on trade union and human rights in Turkey.
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James Hoffa tells global union leaders: “Trade can’t be free if it’s not fair”
Brussels. 8 December 2016: James Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) will tell representatives of the world’s road and rail workforce gathered in Brussels, Belgium, today that “Trade can’t be free if it’s not fair”.
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Unions globally promote HIV/AIDS prevention
Providing HIV tests, handing out leaflets, engaging people of all ages – these are just some of the activities carried out by ITF unions and partner organisations on World AIDS Day (1 December) to raise awareness of the disease among workers and the public.
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#WeAreITF – Asia Pacific regional conference inspires ‘renewed vigour and determination’
The ITF Asia Pacific region is growing in numbers and in strength.
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Asia Pacific unions meet to reinforce agenda for building union power in the region
Trade union delegates representing transport workers from across the Asia Pacific region will meet in Tokyo, Japan this week for their regional International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) conference. The event runs from 28-30 November.
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ITF Asia Pacific regional conference kicks off #WeAreITF
The ITF Asia Pacific regional conference kicks off on Monday. More than 250 delegates from across the region will meet in Tokyo, Japan from 28-30 November for one of the first ITF Pathway to Congress events.
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Dramatic rescue operation earns Indian woman captain exceptional bravery award
Captain Radhika Menon and her team came to the rescue of a small fishing vessel in the Bay of Bengal.
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Elections Show Voters Wary of Chevron’s Cashed Up Candidates
A new report released today reveals that massive political spending by Chevron - the state of California’s largest polluter - seeks to stunt environmental protection, gouge consumers and reduces funds available for schools and other essential public services.
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New HIV/AIDS education film part of ITF drive to keep seafarers ‘healthy and happy’
A new film designed as an education tool for seafarers on the prevention of HIV/AIDS has been launched in the Philippines this week.
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Mistreatment of crew on sub-standard ship leads to detention
A vessel which had already been detained following a Port State Control inspection by MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) surveyors in Cardiff, Wales, has been issued with a further detainable deficiency notice after it was discovered the crew had not been paid for many months.
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ITF Panama meeting is launchpad for international action
The ITF has used a high level meeting in Panama to make major national and international decisions. It chose the country as the location for its executive board to meet last week in recognition of its status as a key global transport hub, and in line with Panama’s role in the ITF’s plans for building the future of work.
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