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03 Apr 2019
ITF supports truck protest in Australian cities
An ITF delegation has been in Australia to support a massive demonstration by truck drivers. Trucks converged at points in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth...
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13 Mar 2019
SIU of Canada calls for global day of action in support of Australian seafarers
President Given’s visit comes on the heels of Canadian seafarers demonstrating solidarity with their Australian brothers and sisters. In February, over 100 SIU of...
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13 Feb 2019
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BHP ignores pleas to help starving crew
A seafarer aboard an 80,000-tonne bulk carrier, the Villa Deste, contacted the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) pleading for help. The starving...
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12 Feb 2019
Battle for Australian seafarers jobs spreads globally
On the back of the recent sacking at sea of Australian seafarers by BHP and BlueScope facilitated by the Morrison government, workers and the Maritime Union of...