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DHL in the firing line over escalating rights abuses – questions pile up about logistics giant
Deutsche Post DHL’s ‘record of shame’ will be exposed before its annual general meeting in Frankfurt tomorrow. The logistics giant has repeatedly failed to answer a growing catalogue of workers’
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ITF comment on Swanland sinking report
After fully studying the United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s (MAIB’s) report into the Swanland sinking, the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has issued the following
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Global unions urge DHL to make workers’ rights fashionable
Fashionistas and journalists arriving on 15 February for the start of London Fashion Week were greeted by models dressed in high fashion clothes crafted out of packaging materials to challenge
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Seafarers Trust launches first phone app
Seafarers worldwide will benefit from the first phone application launched by the Seafarers’ Trust, the charitable arm of the ITF. John McLeod, acting secretary of the Seafarers’ Trust, said: “We are
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ITF makes formal complaint to Mitsui over Port of Vancouver lockout
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has reiterated its and its member unions’ continuing concern over the unacceptable lockout of workers at the Port of Vancouver, Washington State
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ITF women inspectors benefit from leadership programme
Women ITF inspectors have recently completed a week-long training programme on women in leadership and strategic change. Twelve of the ITF's 136 inspectors are women, from countries including Germany
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First container port health and safety study is released
The first ever major international study of health and safety in global network terminals is being published today. Conducted by Cardiff University and commissioned by the ITF (International Transport
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New dispute adds to unrest in Norwegian ports
The ITF is stepping up support for affiliated dockers’ unions in Norway following a reported attempt by an employer to undermine them.
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Norway union blockades port to protect dockers’ work
Dockers in the Port of Drammen, Norway have successfully prevented non-registered workers from unloading a ship via a harbour blockade. The action by ITF and ETF affiliated union members in the port
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Global week of action puts spotlight on Mexico
An international week of action spearheaded by IndustriALL Global Union to support workers in Mexico and demand an end to the violation of their rights kicks off on 18 February. From 18-24 February
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Collective bargaining to start at Turkish Airlines
The first round of collective negotiations between Turkish Airlines and ITF-affiliate Hava-İş will be held on January 16, 2013 at the company’s headquarters in Istanbul. The negotiations are aimed at
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ITF’s continued backing for protesters in Turkey
The ITF today made the following statement to the Day-Mer Turkish community organisation in London, UK: On behalf of the 4.5 million transport workers it represents worldwide, the International
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From grievances to global Insights - the ITF's data-driven approach
Comment article Seth Payer, Head of Data and Research at the International Transport Workers’ Federation The role of trade unions and a core pillar of the work of the International Transport Workers’
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Seafarers win collective bargaining breakthrough in Iran
An ITF-affiliated seafarers’ union based in Iran has achieved a major organising victory. The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate (IMMS) has won a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for
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Rights 4 Riders
Just days after riders announced a global network established by the ITF, #Rights4Riders, to protest the company’s business model, Deliveroo is facing setbacks to its IPO listing on the London Stock
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The Shwe Tun Aung Story
The story of an ordinary Burmese seafarer facing oppression at sea - Burmese Cowboy is the tale of Shwe Tun Aung and his journey around the world, opposing corrupt ship owners and a dangerous