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Mayo Uruguaio Fernandes
On behalf of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), representing more than 16.5 million transport workers globally, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of our great friend
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ITF condemns Panama’s crackdown on union rights, demands immediate release of SUNTRACS leaders
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the Panamanian Government’s escalating repression of trade union rights. The wave of intimidation targeting SUNTRACS and other unions
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ITF slams Argentina’s Milei decree that guts the merchant marine and strips workers’ rights
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns Argentine President Javier Milei’s new “Exceptional Regime for the National Merchant Marine” as a reckless act of deregulation that
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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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New pact to protect truckers on South America’s Bi-Oceanic route
Groundbreaking recommendations to make road transport operations sustainable along South America’s Bi-Oceanic Corridor have been finalised and published by the International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Solidarity with general strike in Argentina
Argentine transport unions and the country’s broader labour movement have united in a powerful demonstration of solidarity to organise a third national strike in opposition to the Milei government's
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ITF and Panama reaffirm commitment to seafarer support
ITF and largest flag state continue joint work spanning seafarer abandonment, new technology and union agreement coverage. The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), ITF-affiliate, the
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Metro workers win reduced work week with no loss of pay
FESIMETRO negotiates five-hour reduction of work week while agreeing to introduction of new workplace technologies.
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Tourism Workers’ Alliance sends solidarity to Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union
Global tourism workers’ coalition stands with Antiguan and Barbudan workers against unfounded attacks by national government.
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New report reveals exploitation and abuse of workers in squid fisheries
Distant water fishing fleets registered with the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization (SPRFMO) are exploiting and abusing fishers, a new report from the ITF reveals. While the
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Tourism workers in the Caribbean must be protected to ensure growth, says ITF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), International Union of Food, Agriculture, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) are calling for more
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Transport unions strike against Milei's anti-union laws
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) sends unwavering solidarity to transport workers striking in Argentina today. The strikers and their unions are protesting President Javier Milei
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