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news Press Release 16 Apr 2018

Proxy advisors and shareholders endorse voting against non-independent ICTSI Directors in line with ITF recommendations

Global proxy advisors and shareholders have recommended voting against the re-election of non-independent Directors of Filipino port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) at the company’s upcoming Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on the 19th of April 2018.

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news Press Release 13 Apr 2018

ITF Condemns the Panama Canal Authority issuing sanctions against Tugboat Captains

The International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITF) condemns the actions of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) in issuing sanctions against Tugboat Captains.

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Latin America

news Press Release 13 Apr 2018

Sexual harassment, exploitation and death in the warehouse: XPO workers demand end to toxic culture at global logistics giant

XPO workers and union activists from Belgium, France, Spain, the UK and USA will hold a press conference in Paris to reveal further evidence of worker abuse at the company.

news Press Release 12 Apr 2018

ITF Inspectors help repatriate abandoned Ukrainian Seafarers

16 crew members of the container ship Avonmoor have been repatriated home to the Ukraine, thanks to the efforts of International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Inspectors, and ITF affiliate, Moroccan Workers' Union (UMT).

news Press Release 12 Apr 2018

Global union leaders converge to condemn ICTSI

Global unions have once again condemned multinational port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), for continuing to lower the standards in the global port industry.

news Press Release 10 Apr 2018

ITF addresses the Maersk AGM on continued cooperation

Today, at the AP Møller-Mærsk Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Copenhagen, a team of representatives from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reaffirmed their commitment to continue the constructive dialogue with the company.

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Proxy advisors and shareholders endorse voting against non-independent ICTSI Directors in line with ITF recommendations

ITF Condemns the Panama Canal Authority issuing sanctions against Tugboat Captains

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