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Latest press releases

news Press Release 15 Nov 2018

ITF: tragic death of seafarer proves that lashing is dockers' work

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) have extended their deepest condolences to the family of a seafarer killed in Dublin, Ireland, while lashing and securing containers, and said this case proves how vital it is that this kind of work is done by dock workers, not seafarers.

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ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton led a delegation of ITF unions at the meeting

news Press Release 13 Nov 2018

ITF welcomes the Manila statement about the fair treatment of seafarers

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) general secretary Stephen Cotton, and a delegation of ITF unions, is at a regional meeting in Manila, the Philippines, of Asia’s leading seafaring nations that has agreed the first ‘Manila statement on the fair treatment of seafarers’.

Seafarers

Global

Asia Pacific

news Press Release 31 Oct 2018

ITF unions support call for public operation of Seoul Metro Line 9

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and its affiliated unions have stepped up support for members of the Korean Public Service and Transport Workers’ Union (KPTU) working on the Seoul Metro Line 9, who are seeking public ownership and operation of the line.

news Press Release 29 Oct 2018

Union research shows support for Ryanair chairman even lower than reported

Shareholder support for Ryanair chairman David Bonderman at the company’s recent AGM was even lower than reported, new research by trade union groups shows.

Civil Aviation

Global

Europe

news Press Release 26 Oct 2018

ITF calls on global airlines to refuse to assist in forced deportations

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) fights for the rights of airline workers globally, including ground staff, cabin crew and pilots. ITF has become increasingly concerned about the role of commercial airlines in forced deportations and the impact this has on front-line staff.

Civil Aviation

Global

news Press Release 19 Oct 2018

ICTSI’s Australian terminal declared Port of Convenience at ITF Congress

The Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT) at Melbourne’s Webb Dock has been declared a Port of Convenience (PoC) by the International Transport Workers’ Federation at the ITF 44th Congress in Singapore.

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Asia Pacific

About the ITF

ITF is raising the voice of workers to improve the lives of workers. The leadership, advocacy, campaigning and direct action of ITF and our affiliated unions – at country, regional and global levels – has had a significant and tangible impact on workers’ lives and futures, both improving local conditions and raising international standards.

We are a democratic, affiliate-led federation, connecting and leveraging the power of trade unions from 153 countries. Find out more.

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GENERAL SECRETARY

Stephen Cotton

Stephen Cotton was elected at the 43rd ITF Congress in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2014, re-elected at the 46th ITF Congress in Singapore, 2018 and the 46th ITF Congress in Marrakech, 2024. Under his leadership, the ITF has transformed into a proactive campaigning organisation, allowing the ITF and its affiliates to secure industry-leading contracts and protocols with key multinational companies in the transport sector.

ITF PRESIDENT

Paddy Crumlin

Paddy Crumlin is the President of the ITF, a position he has held since 2010. He is also National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), a role he has held since 2000, National President of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), and a Member of the Executive Board of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).

ITF’s wider elected leadership include regional Vice Presidents, as well as and industrial section and department chairs. They can be contacted through the press team.

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