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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is a democratic, affiliate-led federation recognised as the world’s leading transport authority. We exist solely to protect and improve workers' lives and futures.Transport workers form the lifeblood of the global economy, linking critical supply chains, markets and societies, keeping our world moving.
Landmark victory as Australian Strategic Fleet pilot sets sail with ...
Government initiative spearheaded by the Maritime Union of Australia will help rebuild Australian-flagged and crewed merchant fleet. A pilot program that will rebuild national merchant shipping in Australia is underway, marking a significant victory for the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE) and the Australian Maritime Officers ...
The Non-Seafarers' Work Clause: Ensuring Safety and Reducing …
Sep 16, 2024 · The maritime industry, a backbone of global trade, relies on the hard work of seafarers who navigate the world's oceans, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently.
P. 04/30 RULE I AIMS AND METHODS (1) In all aspects of its work the ITF subscribes fully to the principles of the world free trade union movement and the aims and ideals of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in particular
New apps to aid seafarers | ITF Global
The ITF is launching a series of free apps for seafarers. The Look up a Ship app will enable seafarers and charterers to look at basic information about the vessel they are sailing on, intend to sail on or are considering chartering. It will show the ship name, International Maritime Organization (IMO) number, where it is flagged, and whether ...
ITF Congress 2024 | ITF Global
Oct 10, 2024 · 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 …
Ground-breaking ITF partnership with Indonesian government …
Sep 11, 2024 · Seafarers’ mental health education now mandatory in all maritime academies after ITF ‘trains the trainers’. Indonesia’s future seafarers’ will be better equipped to deal with the psychological stresses and strains of maritime work after a landmark agreement between Indonesia and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).
ITF Congress 2024: Marrakech | ITF Global
Sunday 13 October. 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. Unions representing 18.5 million transport ...
Fighting for rights: ITF inspectors stand strong for seafarers in ...
Jun 3, 2024 · 2023 was the worst year ever seen for seafarer abandonment – and ITF inspectors recovered nearly US$60 million in unpaid wages. The ITF’s global network of inspectors recovered a shocking US$57,161,779 in unpaid wages for seafarers in 2023, as the ITF also recorded the highest level it has ever seen of abandoned vessels (129) …
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