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Antwerp port strike ends following agreement over dockers’ work
A strike in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium which began after union delegates were refused entry to a warehouse during a routine inspection, has come to an end. ITF- and ETF-affiliated unions ACV
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ETF and ITF support fightback over potential change to Spanish port recruitment
The ETF and ITF have begun a consultation process with affiliated unions in Spain, to see how they can support them following news that changes could be made to the way dockworkers are recruited in
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Kommunal wins employers’ dispute after nine days of strike action in Sweden
ITF affiliate Kommunal has secured an agreement with their employers’ association after nine days of strike action in Sweden, on 27 June. Following on from the breakdown of negotiations, the union
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ITF’s new IMO representative pushes agenda at maritime safety committee
The ITF’s new representative on the IMO (International Maritime Organization), Branko Berlan, kicked off his new role by urging measures to promote a safety culture for all seafarers and passengers on
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ETF Statement on SES2+
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), representing the majority of ATCOs (Air Traffic Control Officers) and of ATM (Air Traffic Management) workers in Europe, made a broad analysis of the
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International Day of the Seafarer 2013
The ITF and its affiliates are celebrating the International Day of the Seafarer today, Tuesday 25 June. Called by the International Maritime Organization, the day offers a chance to recognise and
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Weekend of global action in solidarity with Turkey protesters
Last weekend, trade unionists from all over the world responded to an international trade union call for solidarity with those repressed by riot police in Turkey. Globally, communities and unions came
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World response to Turkey solidarity call
Trade unionists around the world are mobilising today and tomorrow to call for an end to the savage violence unleashed against peaceful protesters by the Turkish government. Demonstrations outside
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ETF workshop discusses M&PS issues
What is the situation of young graduates and women who work as managerial and professional staff (M&PS)? These issues were discussed at a workshop organised in Copenhagen on 18 and 19 June 2013 in the
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Unions shame Turkish PM with worldwide actions
British trade unions, the TUC (Trades Union Congress) and Turkish community groups will be among those joining the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) in London tomorrow to protest at
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European Social Dialogue Committee for port sector launched
Today, Wednesday 19 June 2013, the formal inauguration of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee (SSDC) for the Port sector takes place in the Métropole Hotel in Brussels. It marks the end of
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ITF’s continued backing for protesters in Turkey
The ITF today made the following statement to the Day-Mer Turkish community organisation in London, UK: On behalf of the 4.5 million transport workers it represents worldwide, the International
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