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Official Twitter of the ITF Asia Pacific region #WeAreITF #ITFAPAC

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The first edition of our new ITF Asia Pacific Update is out now! The Update takes a look at some of the incredible work being done by transport workers and their unions across the Asia Pacific region. Get up-to-date right here 📷 itfglobal.org/.../asia-pacif…... #WeAreMoreTogether
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🚨 This week in Colombo, transport unions adopted Seizing Control: Transport Workers' Principles for Artificial Intelligence - global demands on employers, technology providers and governments. itfglobal.org/en/news/transp…

Transport unions adopt global principles to put workers at the heart of AI

Transport unions representing more than 16.6 million workers worldwide adopt global demands governing the use of artificial intelligence across transport.

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International shippers transporting bulk liquids to the Port of Melbourne have been warned not to undertake any actions that undermine the resolution of the current industrial dispute Quantem and Coode Island dock workers #shipping itfglobal.org/en/news/vessel…

Vessel owners and operators warned to respect rights of Quantem workers at Coode Island

International shippers transporting bulk liquids to the Port of Melbourne have been warned not to undertake any actions that undermine the resolution of the current industrial dispute betw

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The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) sends it #solidarity and deepest sympathies to the people of Nepal in the aftermath of yesterday’s catastrophic floods. itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-se…

ITF sends solidarity and sympathy to victims of devastating floods

Transport workers among those affected by catastrophic floods on Nepal-China border triggered by glacial collapse.The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) sends its solidarity

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Huge win for gig workers in Australia! 🇦🇺 Delivery drivers for platforms like Uber + Doordash will be guaranteed a minimum hourly rate of pay after a landmark judgement. The new standards also include pay for waiting time and personal accident insurance. theguardian.com/business/202…

Delivery drivers to be paid minimum $31.30 an hour across Australia in ‘world-leading’ decision

Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 August

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Unions from across Central Asia are demanding that investment in the ‘Trans-Caspian International Transport Route’ (TITR) is matched by decent jobs and strong trade union representation.
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Congratulations to ITF affiliates in Fiji for an extremely successful action over the weekend. The campaign for an increase to the minimum wage in Fiji is gaining momentum. The time for excuses is over - Fijian workers need a Living Wage now! fijitimes.com.fj/low-minimum…

Low minimum wage in Fiji is ‘government-mandated exploitation” – ITF

International Transport Workers’ Federation Asia Pacific Regional Secretary Scott McDine has described Fiji’s $5-an-hour minimum wage as “government-mandated exploitation”, as trade unions intensify...

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An Indian captain is facing up to 10 years in prison charged with sanction offences on an alleged Russia shadow fleet vessel. Seafarers will often be unaware of whether the vessel they are on is carrying sanctioned oil - they should not become victims of geopolitical conflicts.
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Here’s what we’ve been doing: ✊ Inaugurating the Nepal Trade Union Congress 🤝 Meeting with the President of Nepal 📺 Speaking with NTV World on platform workers, global supply chains & the threat to ban trade unions in Nepal
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Nepal’s government has announced plans to ban trade unions representing public service workers. This is a direct violation of ILO Conventions, Nepal’s own Constitution, and the fundamental democratic rights of workers.
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✊🪧ØRSTED DAY OF ACTION: Over 215 unions from 100 countries have joined global transport & dockers' unions in signing a letter to @Orsted CEO @NipperMads calling for his direct intervention to resolve issues between @OrstedUS & US maritime unions. #OrstedStopUnionBusting
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✊🪧ØRSTED DAY OF ACTION: Hundreds of trade unions from across the world will join together in protest against union-busting measures taken by renewable energy company @orsted. #OrstedStopUnionBusting 👇Check out our joint release👇 itfglobal.org/en/news/trade-…

Trade unions globally protest union-busting ‘green’ company Ørsted

London, Copenhagen, New York – Hundreds of trade unions from across the world will join together in protest against union-busting measures taken by renewable energy company Ørsted.

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Solidarity with Woodside workers who have voted 99% in favour of taking industrial action in their fight for fair pay and job security. After 13 failed legal challenges to stop their employees from bargaining, it's time Woodside cuts out the extreme anti-union ideology and comes to the table.
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Seafarers have won landmark commitments to a Just Transition as part of a new climate change strategy adopted by the IMO – the UN's International Maritime Organization. 🚢👩‍✈️🌏✊ This is a big deal. Read more ⤵️ itfglobal.org/en/news/worker…

Workers win Just Transition commitment in landmark IMO climate deal

Seafarers’ unions have won landmark commitments to a Just Transition for the world’s maritime workforce as part of the International Maritime Organization’s decision to adopt its

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Registration is now open for the ITF Seafarers' Expo 2023 in Manila from 23 - 25 June. The Expo aims to inform about seafarers' rights, the ITF, and its affiliated seafarers' unions' critical role in supporting seafarers worldwide. 📣 Register now at: itfseafarers.org/expo
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The Philippines & Indonesia, home to just under 21% of the world's crew members, are taking action to support their seafarers in developing modern skill sets as shipping decarbonizes, which will be showcased at a two-day conference starting today.bit.ly/3IgDAXr
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International Workers’ Memorial Day is a day to mourn all the workers who have needlessly lost their lives to negligent employers. And it reminds us to organise so it doesn’t happen again. An injury to one, is an injury to all. #IWMD23 #WorkersMemorialDay itfglobal.org/en/news/organi…

Organising for safer workplaces this International Workers’ Memorial Day

Unions remember workers lost to negligent employers and safety standards

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More than 200,000 riverboat workers in Bangladesh have won a stunning 60 percent pay rise after strike action through their ITF-affiliated union federation, BNSF. #ITFInlandNav #WeAreITF #WeMovetheWorld @ITFglobalunion itfglobal.org/en/news/60-pay…

60% pay rise won by 200,000 riverboat workers

More than 200,000 inland waterway transport workers in Bangladesh have won a tremendous 60 percent pay rise and greatly improved working conditions.

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Thirteen Filipino seafarers have returned home after being stranded for over five months aboard an abandoned livestock carrier, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) announced Monday after working to secure their release. shipsandports.com.ng/itf-sec…
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The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has secured the freedom for 13 abandoned Filipino seafarers stuck in Singapore for five months and has won $1 million back for crews. Read the full article on Safety 4 Sea here: safety4sea.com/itf-secures-f…
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