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The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, relies on the hard work of seafarers who navigate the world's oceans, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently. However, the demanding nature of this job often results in long hours, physical strain, and extended periods away from home, leading to

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), as the global voice for 16.5 million transport workers around the world, is outraged by Argentine President Javier Milei’s politically motivated attack on workers’ fundamental right to withdraw their labour. On 8 September, the Milei Government

Seafarers’ mental health education now mandatory in all maritime academies after ITF ‘trains the trainers’ . Indonesia’s future seafarers’ will be better equipped to deal with the psychological stresses and strains of maritime work after a landmark agreement between Indonesia and the International

Government initiative spearheaded by the Maritime Union of Australia will help rebuild Australian-flagged and crewed merchant fleet. A pilot program that will rebuild national merchant shipping in Australia is underway, marking a significant victory for the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), the

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) was the voice of Air Traffic Management (ATM) workers at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference. As the only international organisation representing the interests of all ATM workers, the ITF

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the release from prison of Reza Shahabi and Hassan Saeidi, from the ITF-affiliated Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company ( Sherkat-e Vahed ) , otherwise known as the Vahed union. Shahabi and Saeidi were released from the

While shipping companies profit from the Red Sea crisis, seafarers are paying the price. When the Houthis of Yemen announced that they would target Israeli-linked international shipping in the Red Sea in November last year, few would have believed that the turmoil of their attacks would be

In-depth investigation and ITF cases reveal that the MSC fails to ensure safe working conditions for fishers on certified vessels – despite claims of being free from forced labour. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) label is failing to ensure fair and safe working conditions for fishers on