‘WHEN IT MATTERS, SHIPPING SPEAKS AS ONE’

Unions representing seafarers and maritime employer groups have come together to sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to take forward the ‘spirit of cooperation’ that marked the shipping industry’s joint efforts throughout the pandemic.

Україна визнала електронні цифрові підписи, створені у державах ЄС

Українці зможуть використовувати електронний підпис у Європейському Союзі

Do Not Risk Your Work and Health Because of Alcohol

A seafarer, whom the company planned to sign off early at his expense, addressed the Trade Union being onboard.

Do Not Fire Employees Who Have Moved Out Abroad

The State Labour Service of Ukraine recommends not firing employees who moved out abroad without prior notice

First steps On the Career Ladder

The joint project of MTWTU, ITF SEAFARERS' TRUST, KSMA, and the Lithuanian Maritime Academy continues to enforce ambitious plans.

Oleg Grygoriuk was elected to the Steering Committee of the Maritime Section of the ETF

A meeting of the Maritime Section of the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) was held.

Documents for Returning to Ukraine: What's New?

An opportunity for deported Ukrainians to return home

Free the Nigeria 26 — the seafarers who have been unfairly criminalised

Twenty-six seafarers who are held in Nigeria on charges of oil theft should be freed now, following confirmation from BP that their ship’s load was authorised, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has said.

Всесвітній день толерантності до хворих на СНІД та ВІЛ-інфікованих

1 грудня відзначається Всесвітній день толерантності до хворих на СНІД та ВІЛ-інфікованих. Цього дня людство згадує про те, яку серйозну загрозу для життя несе ця глобальна проблема.

Медкомісія дистанційно: ПРМТУ рекомендує утриматись

До уваги моряків!

Unions urge Maersk’s return to negotiating table as Australian court blocks controversial Svitzer tug lockout

Unions have welcomed a strong rebuke of Maersk-owned Svitzer Australia by the Fair Work Commission after the court blocked the company’s planned lockout of its entire Australian workforce which was due to begin this Friday. The world’s biggest shipper is being urged to return to the negotiating table to agree a new pay deal for its tug workforce.

Trade Union Solidarity Helps Make the World a Better Place

In April 2022, MTWTU and German trade union ver.di launched a new project. The project is aimed at helping families of seafarers and dockers from Ukraine, who were forced to relocate to Germany due to the war in our country.

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