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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 trade union movement, respected by all who had the privilege of working with him. His untimely passing
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The Non-Seafarers' Work Clause: Ensuring Safety and Reducing Fatigue by Requiring Dockers for Lashing and Unlashing
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. However, the demanding nature of this job often results in long hours, physical strain, and extended periods away from home, leading to
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Aviation workers’ right to strike under attack by Milei Government in Argentina
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), as the global voice for 16.5 million transport workers around the world, is outraged by Argentine President Javier Milei’s politically motivated attack on workers’ fundamental right to withdraw their labour. On 8 September, the Milei Government
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Ground-breaking ITF partnership with Indonesian government protects seafarers’ wellbeing
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
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Landmark victory as Australian Strategic Fleet pilot sets sail with tender for new ships
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
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ITF pushes for ATOS recognition at ICAO Air Navigation Conference
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) was the voice of Air Traffic Management (ATM) workers at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Fourteenth Air Navigation Conference. As the only international organisation representing the interests of all ATM workers, the ITF
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TRADE UNIONISTS REZA SHAHABI AND HASSAN SAEIDI FREED FROM IRANIAN PRISON
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) welcomes the release from prison of Reza Shahabi and Hassan Saeidi, from the ITF-affiliated Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company ( Sherkat-e Vahed ) , otherwise known as the Vahed union. Shahabi and Saeidi were released from the
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Uncrewed vehicle in the Air Traffic Management system
In this document, the ITF sets guidelines for its members to assist them when discussing projects aimed at introducing UAVs into the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system and red lines to be incorporated into international and/or national regulations. The knowledge and training related to this new
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Rage in the Red Sea
While shipping companies profit from the Red Sea crisis, seafarers are paying the price. When the Houthis of Yemen announced that they would target Israeli-linked international shipping in the Red Sea in November last year, few would have believed that the turmoil of their attacks would be
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