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Marrakech Policy in Action

Implementation criteria and guidance. This booklet, formulated in conjunction with the FPC (Fair Practices Committee) Steering Group, contains guidelines giving practical advice, examples, tips and ideas from ITF maritime unions.
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Scott Bateman

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) mourns the sudden passing of Scott Bateman, Unifor National Rep for Ottawa and Industry Director for Road Transportation, who died on 29 January 2025. Scott was a true force of nature in the union world, who dedicated his life to the fight for
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ITF statement on PSA Airlines flight 5342 collision

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is shocked and saddened by the tragic midair collision involving a PSA Airlines jet operating as American Airlines Flight 5342, and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C early this morning. This flight was crewed by members of our
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2024 worst year on record for seafarer abandonment, says ITF

New data from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reveals abandonment of seafarers by ship-owners increased by 87% in 2024 from the previous year. The abandonment of seafarers is spiralling out of control, increasing nearly two-fold with 3,133 seafarers abandoned by ship-owners in
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Galaxy Leader crew released after 14 months in captivity

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes news of the release of the Galaxy Leader crew, after being held captive for more than a year. While celebrating the crew’s release, the ITF is urging governments and industry to do more to safeguard seafarers from becoming collateral
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Understanding Informal Transport In Africa

Since 2010, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Global Labour Institute (GLI) have been working on labour and employment issues in the informal transport industry, and have identified the urgent need to understand the current and potential future impact of Bus Rapid Transit
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