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Unions spread the word about HIV/AIDS and stigma
HIV positive workers and other ITF trade union members were out in force on World AIDS Day (1 December) to challenge HIV/AIDS and the stigma that surrounds it at work and in the community.
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ITF comment on Aqaba port conflict
Commenting on the situation in the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), Sharon James, ITF dockers’ section secretary, said: “There is one clear issue for the dockworkers at Aqaba, and that relates to the change of shift patterns.
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"United we're strong, organised we're invincible!"
Representatives from unions across Latin America forged links and new strategies at a groundbreaking ITF summer school in Cordoba, Argentina, last week.
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Human rights award for ITF/IUF-backed online fisheries campaign
National recognition has been given to an online campaign calling for respect for the human and trade union rights of tuna workers in the Philippines.
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Enrique Fossoul
12 June 1954 to 1 December 2014 The ITF is saddened by the death of Enrique Fossoul, leading Spanish trade unionist and member of the management committee of the ETF. Enrique Fossoul was one of the
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Workers speak out on World AIDS Day
HIV positive workers from ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) trade unions are among those speaking out on World AIDS Day on Monday 1 December. All are involved in ITF programmes to challenge HIV/AIDS – and the stigma that surrounds it – in the workplace and the home.
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ITF helps stranded crew home
The Panamanian crew members of a cargo ship stranded in the Dutch port of Rotterdam were happy to be going home this week, with the help of the ITF.
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Unions act to eliminate workplace violence against women
ITF trade unions worldwide acted in unison to back the ITUC’s call for an ILO convention on gender-based violence at work on 25 November, the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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ITF slams Panama Canal Authority’s attack on union
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) today branded moves by the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) an open attack on trade unions which is in clear breach of the country’s international commitments.
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ITF supports PGTWU call for independent investigation into bus driver’s death
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) today registered its deep concern over the recent death of a Palestinian bus driver, and supported the call from its member union the PGTWU (Palestinian General Transport Workers Union) for an independent investigation by international experts into the death of the driver, Yousef Hasan Alramouni.
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Leading change II workshop inspires women unionists
Thirty women transport union leaders from 21 countries were welcomed to the ITF Leading Change II programme in the United States with a stirring speech by the Seafarers International Union (SIU) president, Mike Sacco.
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Seafarer and docker union leaders warn EC over Euro ports plans
A meeting of key ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) member union decision makers in London issued a strong warning to the European Commission (EC) today over the future of the continent’s ports.
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