Collective agreements with trade unions are the only way to guarantee decent working conditions for fishers.

The MSC sustainable certification that appears on many seafood products does not include working conditions. The ‘blue tick’ scheme creates the illusion of ethical sourcing – but the reality is that some fishers on board vessels in MSC certified fisheries are being exploited.

MSC’s ‘blue tick’ scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims Sustainability certification by Marine Stewardship Council may be obscuring labour abuses in seafood supply chains, say researchers

Forced labour, human trafficking and forced criminalisation... the ITF uncovers how labour abuses are happening on fishing vessels catching Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood.

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Solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social taking strike action today against @tflondon.bsky.social for a fair and decent 4 day working week.

#OurPublicTransport

Abuse at sea: ITF exposes labour exploitation on fishing vessels in MSC-certified fisheries. YouTube video by ITF Global

Labour abuses are happening on fishing vessels catching the 'responsibly sourced' seafood on your plate. Think twice about the tick!

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ITF Our Public Transport - Public transport workers keep our cities moving YouTube video by ITF Global

Public transport must operate for public good, not profit. It belongs to all of us. We need investment in accessible, safe and sustainable public transport.

#OurPublicTransport #WorldPublicTransportDay

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On #WorldPublicTransportDay, ITF and @etf-europe.bsky.social are celebrating the vital role of workers, trade unions and passengers.

Workers are at the heart of safe and sustainable transport.

#OurPublicTransport

Dismissal of Gibson Appeal a Major Win for Workers’ Safety The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) has welcomed the High Court’s decision to dismiss the appeal of former Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson, calling the ruling a major victory for…

Port worker, Pala’amo Kalati, was killed in 2020 while conducting lashing work. The decision to dismiss an appeal by Gibson, former CEO of Ports of Auckland, and uphold his conviction for failures under the Health and Safety at Work Act is a win for workers' safety.

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KPTU-TruckSol are holding companies to account for violations of Safe Rates law in Korea.

They are organising complaint centres to gather data on where companies are not fulfilling their responsibilities to negotiate with Government for better regulation.

#SafeRatesSaveLives

Seafarers in the Persian Gulf are running low on water and food. They must be protected. YouTube video by ITF Global

Seafarers in the Persian Gulf are running low on water and food. They must be protected.

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‘Mental breakdown’: oil tanker workers stuck in Gulf for six weeks are reaching their limit Seafarer refuses to sail through the strait, citing safety risks and mounting psychological toll

“I gave my notice exactly one month ago. I’ve informed the master, I’m not willing to sail through the strait. It’s about safety, it’s all about safety.” - Seafarer onboard vessel in the Persian Gulf.

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- Stephen Cotton, ITF General Secretary.

Ceasefire changes little for shipping in strait of Hormuz, experts say Analysts expect only limited increase in shipping as vessels will still need to seek Iranian permission to transit

We call on all parties to make this ceasefire permanent and to uphold their responsibilities under international law to protect civilian shipping and the seafarers who keep it moving.

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We extend our condolences to the family and colleagues of the driver who lost his life in the tragic rail accident in Pas-de-Calais on 7 April.

We stand with our French rail affiliates and call for full transparency and a thorough investigation into the causes of this accident.

ITF welcomes Strait of Hormuz temporary ceasefire but demands permanent protection for seafarers The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East and the agreement to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz over t

The ITF welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East and the agreement to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

A temporary ceasefire must be the start of a permanent de-escalation to guarantee the safety of seafarers.

Full statement ✍️

www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...

Open Letter to President Ursula von der Leyen: Europe’s transport system is unprepared, and workers are paying the price - ETF: European Transport Workers' Federation ETF calls on the EU Commission to act immediately on three non-negotiable priorities: adopting binding, cross-sector crisis and safety frameworks; guaranteeing that crises are not managed through down...

The @etf-europe.bsky.social calls on European Commission to:
✅ adopt binding crisis and safety frameworks
✅ guarantee crises do not put downward pressure on jobs, wages, and working conditions
✅ create transport strategies for resilient transport systems.

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Transport unions push for justice and equality at UN CSW70 The 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) brought governments, unions and civil society together in New York from 9-19 March 2026, at a critical moment for wo

✊ At #CSW70, unions are turning commitments into action for women’s rights.

“For women transport workers, access to justice means being safe at work, being heard, and having the power to claim our rights,” said Meryem Halouani, Chair of the ITF Women’s Committee.

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"I get calls from seafarers at two o'clock, three o'clock in the morning. One seafarer called in a panic, saying: 'We are here bombed. We don't want to die. Please help me"".
- ITF Inspector

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🇧🇩 Yesterday, ITF affiliates came together at the ITF National Coordinating Committee (NCC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

NCCs are a crucial tool for unions to stand together and build worker power at a national level.

#WeMoveTheWorld

Seafarers stuck near Strait of Hormuz are short on supplies and experiencing high levels of anxiety YouTube video by ITF Global

Seafarers stuck near the Strait of Hormuz are short on supplies and experiencing high levels of anxiety.

Governments must do more to protect them.

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Several seafarers have been killed in the conflict.

Flag states must do much more to make sure that seafarers working on their vessels are protected and receiving the support they need.

‘Vessels are becoming like jails’: Concern mounts for sailors stranded in Persian Gulf Several thousand sailors are stranded in the conflict zone and risk becoming easy targets for incoming missiles or drones. They also face fear, uncertainty, and isolation at sea.

20,000 seafarers, mostly from the Global South, are stranded on vessels in the Persian Gulf. The ITF and its inspectors are supporting seafarers in the region every day with advice and assistance, including repatriation requests.

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The Strait of Hormuz - we must protect seafarers. YouTube video by ITF Global

We are standing up for seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf to make sure they have food, water, medical attention and repatriation support.

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- ITF Maritime Coordinator, Jacqueline Smith.

20,000 seafarers are currently stuck near the Strait of Hormuz - they are innocent, civilian workers and governments must do more to protect them.

Ship crews ration food in Iran blockade: seafarers Seafarers stuck in the Gulf say they are rationing food and water and anxiously hoping supplies will get through Iran's blockade in the war that has stranded them for three weeks."Another worry is als...

Seafarers onboard vessels in the Persian Gulf are rationing food and water as the supply of basic necessities comes under threat due to conflict in the region.

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ITF files complaint against Slovenia over sham union scandal exposing employer interference in seafarers’ rights The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) filed a formal complaint against the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to the International Labour Organization (ILO) t

⚓ ITF files complaint at the ILO against Slovenia — demanding action on a sham union (ISU).

The Government of Slovenia has no excuses - it must shut down this fake trade union operation and protect workers’ rights.

Read the full statement: 👇
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Governments must act now to protect seafarers ITF demands immediate action after emergency meeting at International Maritime Organization

ITF has demanded immediate action after an emergency meeting at @imohq.bsky.social to address the crisis near the Strait of Hormuz.

We call for all flag states to immediately issue notice to shipowners to avoid sailing to, or transiting through, the war zone.

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#EidMubarak✨ to all transport workers, our affiliates and trade union members who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr🌙

Court victory for posted non-EU driver in the Netherlands - ETF: European Transport Workers' Federation Two weeks ago, ETF joined its Dutch affiliate FNV to observe a court case in the East of the Netherlands involving a truck driver who had been living in his truck for months without receiving his pay....

Full story 👇

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Justice for Muhammad👏

The Dutch court has ruled in favour of Muhammad, ordering the employer to pay his outstanding salary.

This ruling sends a clear message to the many truck drivers facing exploitation across Europe - your rights matter.