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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) today condemned Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) for consistently opposing the Australian government's plan to establish a strategic fleet of

7 December 2023, Santiago – Delegates from across the world at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) dockers’ and seafarers’ conferences in Santiago, Chile, joined with Chilean trade

4 December 2023, Santiago – The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), the democratic, global union federation of over 700 transport unions in 150 countries, representing over 18 million

Governments should learn lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath to secure reliable maritime supply chains for their citizens and the climate, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has again congratulated the Australian Labor Party on its win in the country’s election, saying it will be profoundly important for the nation’s

Shipping experts have welcomed a ‘unity ticket’ on Australian jobs and fuel security ahead of the country’s election Saturday. But the ITF and its affiliates warn that rogue lobbyists, Shipping

United States President Joe Biden’s announcement this week reiterating support for the Jones Act has been applauded by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Cabotage Task Force. As

International maritime unions have urged the Morrison government to reverse the decline of the Australian shipping industry and invest in the creation of a new strategic fleet to aid Australia’s

Maritime workers around the globe have rallied in an international show of solidarity for Australian seafarers. The global day of action coordinated by the ITF Cabotage Task Force brought together maritime unions from every continent.

Earlier this week, SIU of Canada president James Given concluded a successful trip to Australia, where he brought a message of solidarity and support for Australian seafarers. During the visit, president Given participated in demonstrations against government inaction to protect domestic maritime jobs.