Dominica, The Gambia and Niue are the latest flags added to the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) long-standing ‘Flags of Convenience’ list.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) congratulates affiliates Workers First Union and E tū on a landmark, ...

“History has taught us that we cannot remain silent. We call on everyone in society to take action in whatever capacity they ...

“If your business profits from fish caught by migrant workers, you have an obligation to ensure those workers are recruited ...

Dockworkers’ unions are no strangers to negotiating technological change. From the container revolution to the spread of remote- controlled cranes, workers have seen how so-called ‘innovation’ on the ...

Today, the ITF Civil Aviation Section proudly celebrates Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Day (ATSEP) Day and the thousands of aviation professionals worldwide who ensure the safety and ...

ITF condemns forced disembarkation of fishers being held in Bushehr, Iran. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) demands immediate action to resolve the abandonment of two Ethiopian ...

Dockworkers from FNV Havens win improved pay and conditions after bringing Port of Rotterdam to standstill with biggest ever strike. Concerted strike action by lashers from International Transport ...

Cabotage is the principle of reserving a nation’s domestic maritime commerce for its own citizens. It typically applies to transport of cargo and passengers, as well as marine industrial applications ...

The ITF welcomes the news that Captain Bekavac has been able to return home to Croatia and reunite with his family after a long period of detention. At the same time, we are extremely concerned for ...

Over 2,280 seafarers have been abandoned aboard 222 vessels so far this year – with $13.1 million in unpaid wages and a 30% year-on-year increase in cases New figures released today by the ...

Today marks six years since the historic adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190 (C190) – the first international treaty recognising the right of everyone to a world of work ...