Remembering the lives and contributions of those who have fought to improve the working conditions of transport workers around the world.
In memory
In memory
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Avi Levy
Avi Levy, Chairman of the Israel Sea Officers’ Union (ISOU), was a pillar of Israel’s shipping industry who fought to protect seafarers’ wellbeing and rights throughout his career – and it is with
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ITF mourns the passing of Pope Francis, champion of working people and peace
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) joins working people around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis – a courageous voice for justice, dignity, and peace. Pope Francis
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Dave Spooner
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is devastated by the passing of Dave Spooner, a beloved friend, comrade, and colleague. Dave was a deeply committed international trade unionist
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Scott Bateman
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) mourns the sudden passing of Scott Bateman, Unifor National Rep for Ottawa and Industry Director for Road Transportation, who died on 29 January
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Mohan Aswani
It is with deep sadness that the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) announces the passing of Mohan Aswani on 12 September 2024. Brother Aswani was a revered leader within the Indian
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Alexander Bodnya
With deep regret, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Alexander Mikhailovich Bodnya, Vice-President of the Seafarers Union of Russia (SUR) and President of the
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Terry Snee
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is sad to announce the passing of Terry Snee, former Federal President of the Australian Institute of Marine and Power Engineers (AIMPE). Terry
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Pavel Krenk
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Pavel Krenk, a revered leader in the global trade union community and long-serving chairman of the Czech Trade Union of Seafarers, who left us on 24
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Nicholas Celona
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Nicholas Celona, Vice President of Government Services of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), after he passed
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Michael Sacco
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) mourns the passing of Seafarers International Union (SIU) Emeritus President Mike Sacco, a towering figure in the global maritime labour movement
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Dr Harold Lewis
Dr Harold Lewis, General Secretary of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) from 1977 to 1993 has died in hospital.
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In Memoriam - Shane Enright
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is saddened to mark the death of Shane Enright, a lifelong fighter for the rights of transport workers and LGBT+ people. Shane worked for many