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ITF slams “outrageous” 30-year prison sentences for seafarers
Sep 20, 2024 · The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today warmly welcomes the news that the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached
World Fisheries Day 2024: Protect fishers from human trafficking
Nov 20, 2024 · The ITF will join representatives from civil society, academia and the UN at a Geneva event at the Palais des Nations. Trade unions, the International Labour Organization (ILO), civil society advocates, policymakers, and labour rights experts will come together for World Fisheries Day to discuss and address critical needs within the fishing industry – with a focus on safeguarding fishers ...
ILA shuts down US East Coast in fight for fair contract
Oct 1, 2024 · Ports all along the East Coast hit as International Longshoremen’s Association strikes for first time since 1977. D ockers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on strike as of midnight today (Tuesday), shutting down ports all along the US East Coast as they seek a fair deal from on pay and automation from the employer association, United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Dockers around the world stand in steadfast solidarity with ...
Oct 1, 2024 · As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) begins strike action on the USA’s East Coast, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in redoubling its commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with the ILA dockers in their fight for a fair, just and safe master contract with ocean carriers.
Chronic staffing issues put aviation growth projections at risk
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) today called upon airlines, airports, ANSPs, ground handlers, OEMs and stakeholders across the aviation supply chain to engage with unions on chronic staffing issues which, if left unaddressed, will threaten the …
Flags of Convenience | ITF Global - International Transport …
A flag of convenience (FOC) vessel is one that flies the flag of a country other than the country of ownership. Ships must be registered with a single country, even though they often operate in international waters. That country, the flag state, is legally responsible for …
ITF Congress 2024 | ITF Global
For the first time in ITF’s history, our Global Congress will be held in the Arab World region. Bringing together thousands of transport workers and trade union leaders, our 46th Congress will be held in at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on 13 – 19 October 2024.
ITF joins global aviation industry in delivering joint declaration to ...
Dec 5, 2024 · To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is joining 10 leading aviation and transport organisations in pledging its commitment to making the industry safer, more secure and sustainable for all.
COP29: Just transition in the spotlight on transport and tourism …
Nov 20, 2024 · On Transport, Tourism and Urbanisation Day at COP29, plans for sustainable transport and tourism took the spotlight. These plans must integrate workers in decision making in order to reduce emissions, build resilient supply chains, and protect economies and decent jobs through a just transition.