International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
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Last year, the Painters and Dockers in Sydney won a historic Collective Agreement after the threat of strike action: - 10.5% pay increase - domestic violence solidarity leave - stronger rights for migrant workers Union strong! 💪
“The vote was called, the hands went up. Strike action it was.” Union organiser Shane Reside on the collective agreement won by Painters & Dockers working on Garden Island, and what it means for the rights of workers and migrants. overland.org.au/2025/07/the-pa…
Our thoughts and condolences are with all those affected by the tragic crash of an Angara Airlines flight in Russia today. theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…
#Argentina Felicitamos a todos los gremios afilados que componen la Marina Mercante por este primer logro, para detener el desguace que impulsa @JMilei y @fedesturze de un sector fundamental del país. Nuestro apoyo incondicional a la lucha en defensa de la soberanía y los…
La Justicia nos dio la razón. El Juzgado Nacional del Trabajo N.º 32 suspendió parte del DNU 340/2025 que atacaba los derechos laborales de la Marina Mercante. Es un primer límite al avasallamiento que implica esta desregulación.
ISU is a sham union registered in Slovenia that undermines seafarers' rights for profit. ✍️ Sign our open letter to Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Luka Mesec, demanding Slovenia take action. bit.ly/4kUo97w
The ITF joins @MaritimeUnionAU and transport unions globally in mourning the loss of Jimmy Donovan, a former Waterside Workers' Federation (WWF) and MUA Sydney Branch official, and a resolute member of the working class until his last day. itfglobal.org/en/news/jimmy-…
Last week, young port workers from across Latin America came together to discuss the challenges they face and how they are working to overcome them: - improving working conditions - reducing barriers to union participation - training programs to strengthen representation
🚢 Jóvenes #portuarios de 6 países latinoamericanos analizaron con @ITF_Americas los retos laborales y sindicales que enfrentan. 📢Buscan mayor participación y mejoras en sus condiciones de trabajo. 👇 latamgremial.com/la-juventud-po…
The International Transport Workers’ Federation mourns the loss of Dr Susan Michaelis, a pioneering voice for aviation safety and a tireless campaigner for lobular breast cancer research, who passed away on 9 July 2025 at the age of 63. itfglobal.org/en/news/dr-sus…
“Any ship captain who is upholding international standards would have no reason to refuse access to the ITF Inspector, so an increasing number of refusals is reason for concern.” - Unifor National President and ITF Executive Board Member @LanaMPayne. unifor.org/news/all-news/…
The @abwu268 Women's Conference came together last week to celebrate women workers and organise initiatives that will promote women into positions of leadership in unions. #ThisIsOurWorldToo
Dozens of women within The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) will amplify their voices on a range of issues during the Union’s Annual Women’s Conference, which takes place on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. READ MORE >>> abwunion.com/press-releases…
The ITF and LFTU have signed their first-ever agreement - a powerful step to build union power, organise transport workers & fight for better rights and protections for transport workers in Laos and across the region. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4ltYHXx
📈Seafarer abandonment is rising in 2025! Over 2,280 seafarers have been abandoned aboard 222 vessels so far this year - a 30% year on year increase - with $13.1 million in unpaid wages. itfglobal.org/en/news/seafar…
It's a #PrimeDay indeed! Big win as the B.C. Labour Board certifies Unifor at Amazon’s Delta facility after ruling the company interfered in the union drive. “Workers slayed the giant,” said @Lanampayne. Time to bargain a first contract. #canlab unifor.org/news/all-news/…
Fair wages, safe working conditions, and collective bargaining rights - all reasons to support trade unions. #TAWU #tradeunion #union #unions #unionise #unionstrong #StandUpFightBack #ITF #itfafrica #unionism #SupportUnions
🎖️ Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 @IMOHQ Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, in recognition of his heroic actions in saving 12 crew members when the fishing vessel 135 Geumseongho sank in Nov 2024. Congratulations Officer Lee Tae-Young 👏 imo.org/en/mediacentre…
Seafarers deserve strong, independent unions. We stand in solidarity with the @ITFglobalunion and seafarers around the world fighting for real union representation. #ExposeISU #UnionStrong #MarineWorkers isu.exposed