The work of a seafarer is dangerous and difficult, and, unfortunately, dangers lurk for a seafarer yet on shore, even before leaving for the voyage. Today even an experienced seafarer can fall into the trap of scammers or unscrupulous employers.
Joining the Trade Union, a seafarer can be sure that he will not be left alone with his problem – he will always have a team of the MTWTU experts to assist him in solving any labor dispute. In addition to labor rights protection, seafarers, members of the Trade Union, may enjoy the variety of additional benefits:
- the priority right to apply to any ITF-Inspector;
- consultancy regarding employment onboard;
- participation in educational seminars and workshops organized by the MTWTU and its partners;
- participation in international projects and campaigns;
- attendance of entertaining events held by the MTWTU for its members and their families, e.g. city tours, touristic trips, sports competitions, quizes, movie shows, theater performances etc.;
- invitations to family celebrations such as the Day of the Seafarer, the Day of the Sea and River Fleet Worker etc.;
- a discount for the courses at the Kherson Maritime Specialized Training Centre of the Kherson State Maritime Academy;
- a discount for the courses in the AVANT Seafarers Training Center;
- an access to an exclusive information and many other benefits.
In order to find out whether you have already registered with the MTWTU or to find out more about joining the Union, call +380482 42 99 02 or fill out the form and our officer will contact you shortly.
