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As union members and supporters worldwide prepare for a day of support on 26 March for the families affected by DHL Turkey’s dismissals, ITF affiliate ver.di has stepped up the pressure on the German parent company, following a recent visit to Germany by representatives of the Turkish workers’ union

The ITF’s third East Asia maritime action week of 2013 begins today at major ports in Japan, Korea, Russia and Taiwan. The week runs from 9 to 13 September. During it joint inspection teams will check and enforce decent pay and working conditions onboard vessels. They will also be promoting the

Workers at ITF-affiliated Unite the Union took action on unreasonable workloads and alleged bullying with a 24-hour strike, which started at 00.01 on Friday 22 November in London, UK. RMT members also visited to show their support. Onay Kasab, Unite regional officer, explained the background to the

ITF dockers’ unions have been pledging their support for colleagues around the world currently involved in port disputes. Meeting in London this week, the dockers’ section committee heard a report from the ground on the latest developments at the Port of Hong Kong. Chan Chiu-wai of the Hong Kong

Activists from across ITF docker and seafarer unions are being encouraged to share their stories and experiences via the dedicated dockers and seafarers website as part of the drive to grow and solidify links between maritime union members on the ground. Originally developed to support the Maritime

Ver.di announced on 18 March the successful conclusion to collective bargaining negotiations about co-determination for European Air Transport (EAT) flight deck crew in DHL’s Leipzig operation. The agreement is closely based on the works council constitution act which covers other EAT workers. In

The ITF today applauded port state control in Canada and Denmark for their action in detaining two vessels under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) – and pointed out how the detentions prove the new convention’s potential. In Canada the Lia M was detained, and in Denmark the Atlantic Carrier

The ITF and its Turkish affiliate Hava-Is have lodged a complaint with the ILO against both the Turkish government and Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier. The complaint is against the government in relation to the conduct of Turkish Airlines that led to the dismissal of 305 workers in May

The ITF this week called on affiliates to join workers around the world and demand good jobs at Walmart companies and along the Walmart supply chain. The global action week, coordinated by ITF’s sister global union federation UNI Global Union, runs from 18-24 November. Walmart workers come together

Road transport workers from across West Africa recently came together in Cotonou, Benin to discuss common challenges and develop a strategy for change. From 8-10 April the first implementation seminar for the ITF/SASK road transport corridors project for 2013-2015 brought together representatives