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ITF condemns killing and targeting of innocent civilian seafarers as Strait of Hormuz designated Warlike Operations Area
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns the continuing attacks on civilian seafarers caught up in escalating war in Iran and the Middle East, warning that the world’s maritime…
Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Designation of Warlike Operations Area in the Strait of Hormuz
Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Designation of Warlike Operations Area in the Strait of HormuzThe International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as the social…
Joint ITF–JNG statement: Designation of High Risk Area in the Strait of Hormuz
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), as social partners of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), have today designated the Strait of Hormuz…
20 years of advancing social dialogue and decent work at sea
Joint statement from the International Labour Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping, and International Transport Workers’ Federation on the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour…
ITF celebrates anniversary of landmark global treaty for seafarers
The ITF played a leading role in securing the now 20-year-old Maritime Labour Convention – and it continues to advocate for its implementation and updating to protect seafarers’ rights Before…