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Workers pay more in tax than Maersk - research

23 March 2023, London / Copenhagen It’s likely that A.P. Moller – Maersk’s employees around the world pay a far higher rate of tax than the shipping multinational they work for, according to new analysis being released ahead of the Maersk AGM next week. Researchers from the Centre for International
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Brazil: Truckers can’t wait

For years, transport unions in Brazil have been fighting for a new system of ‘Safe Rates’ - Piso Mínimo de Fretes. This system would ensure fairer income, better conditions, and safer roads not just for truckers - but for everyone who uses Brazil’s roads. But despite securing the legislation through
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ITF condemns attacks on Argentinian railway workers

The ITF is appalled by recent attacks on Argentinian railway workers and the reckless and irresponsible actions of the employers which led to them. Cancellations and severe disruption to Argentina’s railways have been caused by mismanagement and underinvestment, not workers. But instead of taking
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Donate: Ukraine Solidarity Fund

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) have set up a solidarity fund to support the activities run by transport unions in Ukraine to benefit those affected by the war.‍ Our union affiliates, the Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union of
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AVSEC: Drop the court case - pay your workers!

Airport workers in Thailand are being robbed. AVSEC, a major employer of ground staff in Thailand's airports, has been by labour inspectors to have violated the country's labour laws. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the company have denied their workers their legal right to a full one-hour
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