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The ITF Seafarers’ Trust has announced that it is awarding its hundredth scholarship to study at the World Maritime University (WMU) to Rani Unnab Aziz Khan, an education officer at the Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA). The Seafarers’ Trust is the charity arm of the ITF (International Transport Workers

More than 40 delegates representing unions in 11 Asecna (Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar) countries who attended the third ordinary congress of the Festa (Federation of Workers’ Unions of Asecna) in Cotonou, Benin took steps to strengthen the organisation’s future. The

The ITF and ITUC have written jointly to the government of South Korea to express their fears that labour rights could be violated during a forthcoming strike against rail restructuring and privatisation. Overwhelmingly supported by members of the ITF-affiliated Korean Railway Workers Union (KRWU)

The ITF is to deliver a warning about the growth of ‘flags of convenience’ in aviation to the sixth ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Air Transport Conference in Montreal, which begins on 17 March. ITF civil aviation section secretary Gabriel Mocho commented: “The core purpose of this

ITF unions at the forefront of tackling violence against women today received extra support as the ITF launched a ground-breaking new publication: ITF Action Guide on: violence against women. For many women and girls the world over, violence is an all-too-common occurrence. According to the latest

An official report that exposed massive safety risks concerning toxic gases in shipping containers shows that workers face daily danger, the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has warned. The Wellingtonian newspaper claimed on 14 March that the Customs Service published internally the findings in

Low-cost airline Ryanair is about to get unannounced visits from state aviation and labour inspectors in Norway, following revelations by two sacked cabin crew members of the terms of their contracts. A special meeting of state aviation authorities, government officials and labour leaders took place

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