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ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters
The ITF voiced its concern this week to the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli ports and asked that these areas be designated as Warlike Operations
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P.M. Mohammed Haneef
It is with a profound and deep sense of sadness that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) heard the news of the passing of P.M. Mohammed Haneef – the President of our Indian affiliate
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This May Day, transport workers stand united for a better world
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) joins workers around the world to celebrate May Day – a day of solidarity, struggle, and commitment to building a better world for all.
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International Workers’ Memorial Day 2025: Remember the dead, fight for the living
Every year, thousands of transport workers are killed while doing their jobs.
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ITF statement on DP World’s automation push at Melbourne and Brisbane ports
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) stands in full support of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in opposing DP World’s proposed automation plan of its terminals at the ports of
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Nearly 200,000 Danish transport workers secure higher wages and quality of life improvements
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliate 3F Transport has negotiated a landmark new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the transport sector with the Confederation of Danish Industry.
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Trailblazing app to protect dockers’ occupational health and safety launched in Bahrain
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and The ITF Seafarers’ Trust have re-launched their groundbreaking dockers’ safety app ‘OSH Ports’ in Bahrain this week, with plans for a wider
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ITF welcomes tentative ILA-USMX Master Contract Agreement
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today warmly welcomes the news that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached
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National strike in Brazil as dockers defend working conditions
Dockers across Brazil’s main ports protest threat to rights in proposed amendment to national law. Dock workers from International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) affiliate CONTTMAF (Confederação
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Dockers will deliver ITF’s six demands
Dockers come together in Marrakech to renew struggle for rights, safety, labour standards. The six demands being debated at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Congress are the core
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ILA shuts down US East Coast in fight for fair contract
Ports all along the East Coast hit as International Longshoremen’s Association strikes for first time since 1977. D ockers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike as of
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Dockers around the world stand in steadfast solidarity with International Longshoremen’s Association
As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) begins strike action on the USA’s East Coast, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in
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