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ITF agrees to crew contract extensions
The explosive spread of coronavirus has led to more and more countries introducing and imposing travel restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19....
Flag states must protect seafarers and passenger’s health during coronavirus crisis
The impact of rapid and worldwide spread of Covid-19 throughout the maritime industry, in particular the cruise ship industry, has made global headlines since the...
ITF announce plans for Mexico growth
The ITF and its affiliated unions in Mexico have announced a growth plan to ensure the rights of working people are central to transport expansion in the...
Covid-19: Urgent economic stimulus and workplace measures required
The ITF and global union federations have urged governments and employers to urgently act to protect workers, and the global economy and society that depends upon...
ITF and Omani union develop government relationship
The ITF Arab World regional secretary and an ITF-affiliated union have held a key meeting in Oman to build closer relationships with the government. Bilal Malkawi...
Seafarer home after four years thanks to union
An Indian seafarer has finally returned home, four years after being abandoned in Nigeria by his employer. Chetanveer Singh, a third engineer known to his friends...
Breakthrough for aviation workers in India
The Aviation Industry Employees Guild (AIEG), a union for all aviation workers in India, has started welcoming outsourced ground staff as members, after years of...
Podcast: boys and girls jobs
To mark International Women's Day 2020, the ITF has produced a podcast looking at the persistent problem of gender segregation in the transport industry. Jodi...