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Abandoned at sea — 'shadow fleet' seafarers are being left without pay or a way home.
A BBC News investigation reveals the harsh reality facing seafarers left unpaid and stranded for months on the hidden ships running the illicit oil trade.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A BBC News investigation reveals the harsh reality facing seafarers left unpaid and stranded for months on the hidden ships running the illicit oil trade.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The ghost ships in the English Channel and the question of what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Abandoned at sea — 'shadow fleet' seafarers are being left without pay or a way home.
A BBC News investigation reveals the harsh reality facing seafarers left unpaid and stranded for months on the hidden ships running the illicit oil trade.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A BBC News investigation reveals the harsh reality facing seafarers left unpaid and stranded for months on the hidden ships running the illicit oil trade.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today Air New Zealand longhaul cabin crew began a 48-hour strike for fair pay and conditions.
We send our solidarity to Lufthansa cabin crew and pilots who are also on strike today. Kia kaha.
We send our solidarity to Lufthansa cabin crew and pilots who are also on strike today. Kia kaha.
February 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Today Air New Zealand longhaul cabin crew began a 48-hour strike for fair pay and conditions.
We send our solidarity to Lufthansa cabin crew and pilots who are also on strike today. Kia kaha.
We send our solidarity to Lufthansa cabin crew and pilots who are also on strike today. Kia kaha.
The BBC exposes the human cost of the global surge in ship abandonment, revealed by the work of the ITF Inspectorate — with 6,223 seafarers left stranded on 410 vessels in 2025, the worst year on record.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The BBC exposes the human cost of the global surge in ship abandonment, revealed by the work of the ITF Inspectorate — with 6,223 seafarers left stranded on 410 vessels in 2025, the worst year on record.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Based on my recent interview with a Russian shadow-fleet officer:
BBC News - The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Based on my recent interview with a Russian shadow-fleet officer:
BBC News - The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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“There was really nowhere we could go. The explosions were happening all around us.”
What was supposed to be a short delivery of cargo turned into a months-long nightmare. They were eventually rescued and repatriated thanks to efforts of @itfglobalunion.bsky.social but thousands remain abandoned
What was supposed to be a short delivery of cargo turned into a months-long nightmare. They were eventually rescued and repatriated thanks to efforts of @itfglobalunion.bsky.social but thousands remain abandoned
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 AM
“There was really nowhere we could go. The explosions were happening all around us.”
What was supposed to be a short delivery of cargo turned into a months-long nightmare. They were eventually rescued and repatriated thanks to efforts of @itfglobalunion.bsky.social but thousands remain abandoned
What was supposed to be a short delivery of cargo turned into a months-long nightmare. They were eventually rescued and repatriated thanks to efforts of @itfglobalunion.bsky.social but thousands remain abandoned
The abandonment of 'shadow fleet' vessels is putting seafarers at extreme risk... 🧵 (1/4)
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘It’s a miracle we survived’: the civilian crew trapped on a ship in Ukraine as bombs rained down
As record number of seafarers and cargo ships are abandoned in war zones, crew members stranded in a Black Sea port have shared their dramatic testimony with the Guardian
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The abandonment of 'shadow fleet' vessels is putting seafarers at extreme risk... 🧵 (1/4)
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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"Outsourcing allows private firms to make super profits at the expense of the hard graft of our members, deny them sick pay, continue bullying management practices and strip our people of basic dignity at work."
Eddie Dempsey with a message to the Mayor of London to bring cleaners back in-house.
Eddie Dempsey with a message to the Mayor of London to bring cleaners back in-house.
February 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM
"Outsourcing allows private firms to make super profits at the expense of the hard graft of our members, deny them sick pay, continue bullying management practices and strip our people of basic dignity at work."
Eddie Dempsey with a message to the Mayor of London to bring cleaners back in-house.
Eddie Dempsey with a message to the Mayor of London to bring cleaners back in-house.
🚛 Safe Rates return to South Korea — but more must be done
ITF welcomes the reintroduction of Safe Rates from 1 Feb 2026 — a vital step for fair pay and safer roads.
Enforcement and wider coverage are now essential.
#SafeRatesSaveLives
Read more: 👇
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
ITF welcomes the reintroduction of Safe Rates from 1 Feb 2026 — a vital step for fair pay and safer roads.
Enforcement and wider coverage are now essential.
#SafeRatesSaveLives
Read more: 👇
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
ITF welcomes return of Safe Rates in South Korea – strong enforcement, further expansion needed
The implementation of Safe Rates for container and bulk cement transport in Korea marks an important step towards improving fair pay, good jobs and road safety for truck drivers.
www.itfglobal.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
🚛 Safe Rates return to South Korea — but more must be done
ITF welcomes the reintroduction of Safe Rates from 1 Feb 2026 — a vital step for fair pay and safer roads.
Enforcement and wider coverage are now essential.
#SafeRatesSaveLives
Read more: 👇
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
ITF welcomes the reintroduction of Safe Rates from 1 Feb 2026 — a vital step for fair pay and safer roads.
Enforcement and wider coverage are now essential.
#SafeRatesSaveLives
Read more: 👇
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
⛔️ Kein Bus, keine Bahn am Montag, 2. Februar - damit sich endlich was im #ÖPNV tut: Wir rufen bundesweit zu Streiks im kommunalen Nahverkehr auf!
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ver.di ruft bundesweit zu Streiks im kommunalen Nahverkehr auf | ver.di
In der aktuellen Tarifrunde bei den kommunalen Nahverkehrsunternehmen ruft ver.di die Beschäftigten für Montag, 2. Februar 2026, bundesweit zu Streiks auf.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social Shunter Drivers taking strike action against Southeastern trains today!
Fair pay for a fair job!
Fair pay for a fair job!
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social Shunter Drivers taking strike action against Southeastern trains today!
Fair pay for a fair job!
Fair pay for a fair job!
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Amazon pushes workers to the brink and busts their unions.
It has lined up behind Trumpism and its attack on Europe’s data protections.
And for the last five years, it has evaded any democratic scrutiny.
But yesterday, Amazon faced workers, trade unions and MEPs in the European Parliament.
It has lined up behind Trumpism and its attack on Europe’s data protections.
And for the last five years, it has evaded any democratic scrutiny.
But yesterday, Amazon faced workers, trade unions and MEPs in the European Parliament.
January 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Amazon pushes workers to the brink and busts their unions.
It has lined up behind Trumpism and its attack on Europe’s data protections.
And for the last five years, it has evaded any democratic scrutiny.
But yesterday, Amazon faced workers, trade unions and MEPs in the European Parliament.
It has lined up behind Trumpism and its attack on Europe’s data protections.
And for the last five years, it has evaded any democratic scrutiny.
But yesterday, Amazon faced workers, trade unions and MEPs in the European Parliament.
The ITF Seafarers’ Expo has officially kicked off in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
We’re bringing 4,000+ seafarers together to speak about rights, advice, training and support directly with unions, ITF inspectors, welfare organisations, government representatives and shipping companies.
We’re bringing 4,000+ seafarers together to speak about rights, advice, training and support directly with unions, ITF inspectors, welfare organisations, government representatives and shipping companies.
January 29, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The ITF Seafarers’ Expo has officially kicked off in Mumbai, India 🇮🇳
We’re bringing 4,000+ seafarers together to speak about rights, advice, training and support directly with unions, ITF inspectors, welfare organisations, government representatives and shipping companies.
We’re bringing 4,000+ seafarers together to speak about rights, advice, training and support directly with unions, ITF inspectors, welfare organisations, government representatives and shipping companies.
ITF sends its condolences + solidarity to all those affected by the tragic ferry sinking en route to Jolo Island.
We thank the Philippine Coast Guard for rescuing over 300 survivors and call for a full investigation.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
We thank the Philippine Coast Guard for rescuing over 300 survivors and call for a full investigation.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 18
The coastguard says at least 317 people have been rescued so far, while 24 others remain missing.
www.aljazeera.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:47 AM
ITF sends its condolences + solidarity to all those affected by the tragic ferry sinking en route to Jolo Island.
We thank the Philippine Coast Guard for rescuing over 300 survivors and call for a full investigation.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
We thank the Philippine Coast Guard for rescuing over 300 survivors and call for a full investigation.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
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Platform workers in #India strike over an ultra-fast 10-minute delivery model that puts their lives at risk. Some cities in the Netherlands, for example, have banned this practice (even if for urban congestion/planning concerns). Solidarity!
#gigeconomy
progressive.international/wire/2026-01...
#gigeconomy
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“Our fight is for the workers”
Gig worker union leader Shaik Salauddin on Indian gig workers organising a successful strategic strike against exploitative "10-minute delivery" models.
progressive.international
January 20, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Platform workers in #India strike over an ultra-fast 10-minute delivery model that puts their lives at risk. Some cities in the Netherlands, for example, have banned this practice (even if for urban congestion/planning concerns). Solidarity!
#gigeconomy
progressive.international/wire/2026-01...
#gigeconomy
progressive.international/wire/2026-01...
ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton, attended the annual Panhellenic Maritime Organisation New Year event in Athens last week.
Steve spoke about the collaboration required between unions and the industry to combat the shortage of young seafarers in Greece and globally.
Steve spoke about the collaboration required between unions and the industry to combat the shortage of young seafarers in Greece and globally.
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
ITF General Secretary, Stephen Cotton, attended the annual Panhellenic Maritime Organisation New Year event in Athens last week.
Steve spoke about the collaboration required between unions and the industry to combat the shortage of young seafarers in Greece and globally.
Steve spoke about the collaboration required between unions and the industry to combat the shortage of young seafarers in Greece and globally.
Seafarer abandonment - 2025 was the worst year on record 📈
New ITF data shows that 6,223 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships. Many of the seafarers were left unpaid, without food, water or access to ports, often for months at a time.
Full story ➡️ www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/seaf...
New ITF data shows that 6,223 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships. Many of the seafarers were left unpaid, without food, water or access to ports, often for months at a time.
Full story ➡️ www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/seaf...
January 23, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Seafarer abandonment - 2025 was the worst year on record 📈
New ITF data shows that 6,223 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships. Many of the seafarers were left unpaid, without food, water or access to ports, often for months at a time.
Full story ➡️ www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/seaf...
New ITF data shows that 6,223 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships. Many of the seafarers were left unpaid, without food, water or access to ports, often for months at a time.
Full story ➡️ www.itfseafarers.org/en/news/seaf...
ITF and Aviation Services Association welcome new ground-handling tendering process at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
It means fewer handling companies will be selected — with requirements that improve working conditions and raise standards for ground workers.
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
It means fewer handling companies will be selected — with requirements that improve working conditions and raise standards for ground workers.
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
ITF, ASA: Schiphol tendering sets pioneering example others must follow
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Aviation Services Association (ASA World) congratulate the Royal Schiphol Group for its new tendering procedure to select three g
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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
ITF and Aviation Services Association welcome new ground-handling tendering process at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
It means fewer handling companies will be selected — with requirements that improve working conditions and raise standards for ground workers.
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
It means fewer handling companies will be selected — with requirements that improve working conditions and raise standards for ground workers.
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/itf-...
Free Lee Cheuk-yan!
Global unions stand in solidarity with Lee Cheuk-yan and all workers fighting for freedom of association and justice.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/stat...
Global unions stand in solidarity with Lee Cheuk-yan and all workers fighting for freedom of association and justice.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/stat...
Statement of the Council of Global Unions on the trial of Lee Cheuk-yan
Today, Brother Lee Cheuk-yan, General-Secretary of the defunct Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions (HKCTU) is facing yet another trial in court for exercising freedom of association right
www.itfglobal.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Free Lee Cheuk-yan!
Global unions stand in solidarity with Lee Cheuk-yan and all workers fighting for freedom of association and justice.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/stat...
Global unions stand in solidarity with Lee Cheuk-yan and all workers fighting for freedom of association and justice.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.itfglobal.org/en/news/stat...
January 22, 2026 at 12:49 PM
One week to go!
Join us for the first ever ITF Seafarers’ Expo in India - it's not be missed!
Free sign up 🔗 www.itfseafarers.org/en/seafarers...
Join us for the first ever ITF Seafarers’ Expo in India - it's not be missed!
Free sign up 🔗 www.itfseafarers.org/en/seafarers...
January 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
One week to go!
Join us for the first ever ITF Seafarers’ Expo in India - it's not be missed!
Free sign up 🔗 www.itfseafarers.org/en/seafarers...
Join us for the first ever ITF Seafarers’ Expo in India - it's not be missed!
Free sign up 🔗 www.itfseafarers.org/en/seafarers...
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Our thanks to Lord Watson, Baroness O'Grady, @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Eleanor Lyons, GLAA CEO Elysia McCaffrey, @shushinluh.bsky.social, @itfglobalunion.bsky.social, and all the attendees.
Read the report here: labourexploitation.org/publications...
Read the report here: labourexploitation.org/publications...
Unravelling The Nets: An examination of the seafarer visa policies and their impact on migrant fishers in the UK
There has been growing concern regarding the working conditions and safety of migrant fisher workers in the UK. The fishing industry is vital: the workers on which is relies are of central importance ...
labourexploitation.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Our thanks to Lord Watson, Baroness O'Grady, @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Eleanor Lyons, GLAA CEO Elysia McCaffrey, @shushinluh.bsky.social, @itfglobalunion.bsky.social, and all the attendees.
Read the report here: labourexploitation.org/publications...
Read the report here: labourexploitation.org/publications...
The ITF Railway Section expresses its solidarity with the family of the train driver who lost his life, with all railway workers, and with the passengers affected by the tragic accident that occurred in Gelida, Catalonia.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spain train crash: Driver killed in derailment near Barcelona
At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The ITF Railway Section expresses its solidarity with the family of the train driver who lost his life, with all railway workers, and with the passengers affected by the tragic accident that occurred in Gelida, Catalonia.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🗣️"This fight is for the workers, and the union is here as a backbone of support" 👏
The gig worker strikes have resulted in the Indian Government calling on quick-commerce platforms to drop their unsafe “10-minute delivery” targets.
The gig worker strikes have resulted in the Indian Government calling on quick-commerce platforms to drop their unsafe “10-minute delivery” targets.
Gig worker union leader Shaik Salauddin on Indian gig workers organising a successful strategic strike against exploitative "10-minute delivery" models.
“Our fight is for the workers”
Gig worker union leader Shaik Salauddin on Indian gig workers organising a successful strategic strike against exploitative "10-minute delivery" models.
buff.ly
January 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM
🗣️"This fight is for the workers, and the union is here as a backbone of support" 👏
The gig worker strikes have resulted in the Indian Government calling on quick-commerce platforms to drop their unsafe “10-minute delivery” targets.
The gig worker strikes have resulted in the Indian Government calling on quick-commerce platforms to drop their unsafe “10-minute delivery” targets.
The ITF expresses its profound sorrow and deep concern following the tragic railway accident that occurred on the outskirts of Adamuz, Spain, last night.
January 19, 2026 at 10:29 AM
The ITF expresses its profound sorrow and deep concern following the tragic railway accident that occurred on the outskirts of Adamuz, Spain, last night.
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Insource TfL’s cleaners. End the corporate capture at TfL:
📢 Join the protest outside the TfL Board meeting at City Hall
Wednesday 4th February 9.30am City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE
📢 Join the protest outside the TfL Board meeting at City Hall
Wednesday 4th February 9.30am City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Insource TfL’s cleaners. End the corporate capture at TfL:
📢 Join the protest outside the TfL Board meeting at City Hall
Wednesday 4th February 9.30am City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE
📢 Join the protest outside the TfL Board meeting at City Hall
Wednesday 4th February 9.30am City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE