Resources: Reports & Publications

ITF Statement: Voluntary certifications and standards
The ratification of the work in fishing convention (ILO C188), proper consultation with workers and worker’s representatives, formal social dialogue and...

Documento informativo de la ITF: La pesca en la Milla 201
Las actividades pesqueras fuera de la zona económica exclusiva pero muy próximas a ella, en abierta contravención de la Convención sobre el Derecho del Mar, ya...

ITF statement on agenda item #11 Safety at Sea, Social Protection and Decent Work in Fisheries and Aquaculture
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A one way ticket to labour exploitation
Transit visas are the starting point for the labour abuse of migrant workers working in the UK fishing industry. This type of visa is intended to allow seafarers...

Submission by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in response to the Interdepartmental Review of the Atypical Work Permit Scheme for Non-European Economic Area (Non-EEA) Fishers
This ITF submission is both a review of the six years of the Atypical Scheme and more importantly the changes we think are required to bring to an end the unique...

Experiences of Non-EEA Workers in the Irish Fishing Industry
Report from the Maynooth University Department of Law research 'Experiences of Non-EEA Workers in the Irish Fishing IndustryWorking Conditions, Immigration Status...

No one is safe until we're all safe: Why the world needs a TRIPS waiver now
More in depth Q and A (9-page) explainer on why the world need a TRIPS waiver now, and why a TRIPS waiver is important for transport unions.

No one is safe until we're all safe: Why the world needs a TRIPS waiver now
Short Q and A (2-page) explainer on the TRIPS waiver and why it matters to transport workers. Help us tell big pharma and governments to stop hoarding vaccines,...