Tag: ITF

New data from the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) shows that there was a concerning uptick in the number of abandoned seafarers in 2023.

Delegates from across the world at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) dockers’ and seafarers’ conferences in Santiago, Chile, joined with Chilean trade unionists to hand in a letter to the presidential palace in the capital of Santiago in protest at the government’s plans to change the law on cabotage.

On 16th November, ISWAN hosted its annual seminar in Helsinki in partnership with the Finnish Seamen’s Service, with the theme: ‘Addressing the maritime recruitment crisis: Seafarer wellbeing in a changing world’.

Protecting seafarers and fishers’ rights and working conditions now, while preparing them for a digitalized and decarbonized future, were key themes explored during the first International Maritime Organization (IMO)/International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference on Work at Sea, which took place at IMO Headquarters in London on 13 November.

Οn the occasion of the World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on 10 October, World Foundation of Mental Health, highlights this year that 'Mental health is a universal human right'.

The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has reported that union ship inspectors recovered over $37 million in unpaid wages owed to seafarers last year.

The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) has agreed on a 6% wage increase for seafarers covered by the 2024-2027 IBF Framework Agreement.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) in Respecting the human rights of seafarers in global supply chains presents various forms of illicit activities against seafarers.

International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) supports the idea that overlooking seafarer's rights is not only illegal but also the cause for major safety threats.

According to the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), as human rights due diligence (HRDD) laws expand in scope and reach, many companies are falling behind on their responsibilities. As a result, the Federation has issued a guidance to show companies how to respect the human rights of seafarers shipping cargo.