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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is saddened at the news coming out of South-East Asia on the human cost of today’s earthquake. With the brunt of the force hitting Myanmar and Thailand, our thoughts are with everyone affected, especially members of our affiliated unions across

ITF Seafarers’ Section Coordinator, Fabrizio Barcellona, said: “This is a desperate situation with ten seafarers kidnapped, their crew mates threatened with execution, and their families pleading for help. We hope that these seafarers can be brought home as soon as possible – and that all relevant

As members of the global trade union movement – and representatives of aviation unions from across the globe – we stand united against the rising threat of chauvinism, nationalism and unilateralism casting an ominous shadow across the world. We have already seen how quick right-wing governments

A critical moment when we are seeing attacks around the world on diversity, equality and women’s rights. Each year, hundreds of women trade unionists from a range of countries and sectors form part of the global union delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW)

Why breaking the silence on domestic violence is a priority for transport workers’ unions. Violence at work continues to be an endemic issue in the global transport industry. Many transport workers face domestic violence, which can have a huge impact on their working lives and wellbeing, as well as

FESIMETRO negotiates five-hour reduction of work week while agreeing to introduction of new workplace technologies.

Four Syrian seafarers have been killed after a Russian cruise missile hit a vessel in the Black Sea port of Odessa last Tuesday. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the killing of seafarers and reiterates its call for an immediate and sustained ceasefire between Russia and

Global union federation demands a transparent, impartial internationally coordinated investigation into North Sea vessel collision. In the aftermath of the tragic North Sea collision between the Madeira-flagged cargo ship, Solong , and the US-flagged tanker, Stena Immaculate , the International

The hijacking of Jaffar Express in Pakistan resulted in the tragic death of at least 10 passengers.