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news Press Release 15 May 2016

Global solidarity and practical next steps are outcomes of ITF youth mission to Palestine

A group of young transport workers representing the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have spent last week on an international mission to Palestine. The visit was part of a commitment from the ITF to building industrial solidarity and effective responses to the challenges faced by transport workers in the region.

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news Press Release 10 May 2016

Brazil's seafarers ready to take on Transpetro

Brazilian seafarers are ready to begin industrial action this Saturday, 14 May, in a dispute over discriminatory practices that potentially undermine the national flag identity of its offshore and cabotage fleet.

news Press Release 08 May 2016

Advance notice to press – invite to join ITF youth mission on Palestinian truck drivers project visit

Young transport workers representing ITF unions from four countries will visit the Irtah border crossing between Palestine and Israel next week to support the ITF truck drivers project based there.

news Press Release 06 May 2016

ITF underlines Panama Canal safety case

The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is reiterating its case regarding the possible risks to safety posed by the Panama Canal’s new locks.

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news Press Release 28 Apr 2016

Workers’ Memorial Day: ITF comment

Speaking on Workers’ Memorial Day, ITF president Paddy Crumlin said: “Workers and their unions come together today not just to remember the injured and dead but also to fight for the living. That fight is renewed every working day, and will be until every workplace is a safe one, and every worker who sets out for work makes it home at the end of the day.”

news Press Release 27 Apr 2016

New study raises safety concerns over new Panama Canal locks

An independent safety study into the Panama Canal expansion, which was commissioned by the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and released this morning at a press conference in Panama City, has raised pressing concerns about the canal’s new locks.

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Global solidarity and practical next steps are outcomes of ITF youth mission to Palestine

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Advance notice to press – invite to join ITF youth mission on Palestinian truck drivers project visit

ITF underlines Panama Canal safety case

Workers’ Memorial Day: ITF comment

New study raises safety concerns over new Panama Canal locks

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