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Unions welcome 50,000 Filipino jobs saved as EU makes right call on seafarer training certificates
Unions are welcoming a decision from the EU maritime watchdog which avoids up to 50,000 Philippines-certified crew being barred from working aboard European-owned...
Solidarity statement for cross-border drivers striking at Gräfenhausen in Germany
ITF & ETF joint solidarity statement Transport workers across Europe and around the world have been inspired by the courage and willingness to fight of the...
Hobbs and Whistles owner first to commit to human rights due diligence across transport supply chain
TFG Brands London signs landmark agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation. TFG, owner of brands including Hobbs and Whistles, is the first...
Governments obliged to learn pandemic supply chain lessons – maritime report
Governments should learn lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath to secure reliable maritime supply chains for their citizens and the climate, the International...
ITF rail, road and urban transport conferences start today in Johannesburg
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the democratic, global union federation of 670 transport unions in 147 countries, representing over 18...
Don’t buy voluntary ‘standards’ spin if you want to end fisher exploitation, UK supermarkets told
UK supermarkets are being advised to steer clear of voluntary standards, tools and certifications when it comes to clearing their seafood supply chains of labour...
Global fisheries conference marks progress for workers as battle shifts to retailers and consumers
Unions representing more than 129,000 fishers are gathering in Amsterdam over the next two days to set their agenda for advancing fishers’ rights, safety and...
Dockers’ union leader wins prestigious Admiral of the Ocean Sea award
International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) President Harold J Daggett, one of the largest ITF Dockers’ affiliates, has been presented with the Admiral of...