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news 13 Feb 2026

David Dearsley

Today the International Transport Workers’ Federation remembers David Dearsley, a man whose influence on the international maritime industry reached far beyond boardrooms and negotiating tables, and whose character left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to work alongside him. David

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news 13 Feb 2026

ITF Dakar Declaration on Combating IUU Fishing in West Africa

In West Africa, over 200 million people rely on fish as their primary source of protein. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (UN FAO) State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 report, 35% of global fish stocks are now overexploited — more than triple the level

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news 13 Feb 2026

Hugo Perosa

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) mourns the loss of Hugo Perosa, lifelong trade unionist and comrade from the Asociacion Del Personal Aeronautico (APA), Argentina. We remember Hugo as a committed trade unionist, educator and internationalist whose life was dedicated to the

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Japanese cabin crew union wins landmark victory on fatigue, safety and union rights

Japanese cabin crew have won an important legal victory reinforcing a core principle of aviation safety: fatigue protections and rest cannot be sacrificed to commercial pressure and union rights are fundamental to safety too. “This ruling sends a clear message that commercial pressures on turnaround

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news 09 Feb 2026

ITF and Dominican Republic come together to improve labour conditions

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is forging a new partnership with the Dominican Republic through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Labor, aimed at promoting the protection of labour rights, reinforcing social dialogue, and improving working

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news 02 Feb 2026

ITF welcomes return of Safe Rates in South Korea – strong enforcement, further expansion needed

The implementation of Safe Rates for container and bulk cement transport in Korea marks an important step towards improving fair pay, good jobs and road safety for truck drivers. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the re-introduction of Safe Rates – a system that

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news 30 Jan 2026

Seafarers, unions and maritime industry leaders unite at MILAAP ITF Seafarers’ Expo 2026

Landmark event for seafarers opens, Indian Government announces new support for seafarers Indian seafarers are set to benefit from a raft of new initiatives to support them in their maritime careers, India’s Director General of Shipping announced at the opening of one of the country’s largest

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news 26 Jan 2026

Seafarers to take centre stage as thousands set to gather in Mumbai for ITF Seafarers’ Expo

The International Transport Workers’ Federation, alongside maritime unions from India, is bringing a major international seafarers’ event to India with the 2026 ITF Seafarers’ Expo, taking place this week in Mumbai. Where: Princess Dock, Mumbai Port Trust, Mazgaon, Mumbai When: 1100 – 1730 daily, 29

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news 22 Jan 2026

Seafarer abandonment crisis: thousands left behind in shipping’s worst year on record

ITF data shows spiralling ship and seafarer abandonment at worst ever levels - Indian seafarers worst affected with more than 1,000 abandoned out of a total of more than 6,000 abandoned seafarers in 2025. Seafarer abandonment hit record levels in 2025, according to new data compiled by the

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news 21 Jan 2026

Statement of the Council of Global Unions on the trial of Lee Cheuk-yan

Today, Brother Lee Cheuk-yan, General-Secretary of the defunct Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) is facing yet another trial in court for exercising freedom of association rights as a trade union leader. He is facing a charge of inciting subversion of the state power of China and a

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David Dearsley

ITF Dakar Declaration on Combating IUU Fishing in West Africa

Hugo Perosa

Japanese cabin crew union wins landmark victory on fatigue, safety and union rights

ITF and Dominican Republic come together to improve labour conditions

ITF welcomes return of Safe Rates in South Korea – strong enforcement, further expansion needed

Seafarers, unions and maritime industry leaders unite at MILAAP ITF Seafarers’ Expo 2026

Seafarers to take centre stage as thousands set to gather in Mumbai for ITF Seafarers’ Expo

Seafarer abandonment crisis: thousands left behind in shipping’s worst year on record

Statement of the Council of Global Unions on the trial of Lee Cheuk-yan

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