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Humanitarian Aid Must Reach Myanmar’s People, Not the Military Junta
Stop the Military Attacks and the Weaponisation of Earthquake Disaster Relief! We, members of the Council of Global Unions (CGU), stand in solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
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Global Unions condemn attacks on US federal employees
Global Unions unite to condemn the attacks on US federal employees and the elimination of the crucial ILAB program. The Council of Global Unions (CGU), representing over 200 million workers worldwide
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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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Dave Spooner
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is devastated by the passing of Dave Spooner, a beloved friend, comrade, and colleague. Dave was a deeply committed international trade unionist
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Over 100 drivers dismissed for demanding PPE in Senegal
The ITF has written to Foreign Minister of Senegal Yassine Fall requesting urgent intervention in the shocking and illegal dismissal of 103 road transport drivers.
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Statement on earthquake in South-east Asia
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is saddened at the news coming out of South-East Asia on the human cost of today’s earthquake. With the brunt of the force hitting Myanmar and
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ITF demands safe return of seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea and demands action against piracy
ITF Seafarers’ Section Coordinator, Fabrizio Barcellona, said: “This is a desperate situation with ten seafarers kidnapped, their crew mates threatened with execution, and their families pleading for
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Unity for aviation workers is strength
As members of the global trade union movement – and representatives of aviation unions from across the globe – we stand united against the rising threat of chauvinism, nationalism and unilateralism
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ITF joins Global Union delegation at UN CSW69 calling for urgent action for women’s labour rights
A critical moment when we are seeing attacks around the world on diversity, equality and women’s rights. Each year, hundreds of women trade unionists from a range of countries and sectors form part of
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Domestic violence is a trade union and workplace issue
Why breaking the silence on domestic violence is a priority for transport workers’ unions. Violence at work continues to be an endemic issue in the global transport industry. Many transport workers
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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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ITF condemns killing of seafarers in Russian missile attack
Four Syrian seafarers have been killed after a Russian cruise missile hit a vessel in the Black Sea port of Odessa last Tuesday. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the
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