News on #Young People

The ETF (European Transport Workers' Federation) and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) organized a unique educational trip for young trade unionists to learn about the history of the Holocaust, analyze present-day events, and foster a new generation of leaders committed to building democracy and protecting human rights.

Першокурсники Херсонської державної морської академії, які навчаються в Литовській морській академії за підтримки ПРМТУ та ITF Seafarers' Trust отримали свої перші погони кадетів. Перед ними розгортаються можливості для професійного зростання, де кожен крок – це нове відкриття і виклики.

Since childhood, Kateryna Hoyman has dreamed of sea adventures. She spent every spare minute near the Black Sea, looking at the ships. This way, she felt like a part of this big world where every day brings new impressions and challenges. Thus, she decided that her future was connected with the sea.

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine held a meeting of authorized representatives on occupational safety and health dedicated to the World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Actions to take during an air raid, how to protect yourself from rocket or artillery fire, explosive devices and actions to take if they are found, actions to take in case of chemical or radiation hazards, fire safety in the current environment, emergency first aid - these are extremely relevant and important knowledge that can protect you from disaster and save your life.

For many years, Ukraine has been a leader in training maritime personnel for the international labour market. A number of the best shipping companies employ Ukrainian cadets and train young and prospective seafarers to work on their vessels.

The global maritime industry, according to international analytical resources, is facing difficulties due to a shortage of qualified personnel.

Цей тиждень у Литовській морській академії був наповнений заходами, що надихають молоде покоління на досягнення нових вершин.

Marine Transport Workers Trade Union of Ukraine, in collaboration with the ITF Seafarers’ Trust, has started a new project. As part of this endeavor, 10 sponsored spots have been allocated at the Lithuanian Maritime Academy for cadets who enrolled at the Kherson State Maritime Academy (KSMA) in the current academic year. The project covers the cost of the first year of education at both institutions, as well as accommodation at the Academy’s campus in Klaipeda.

The joint project of the MTWTU and the Danish trade union 3F opens up more and more opportunities for active MTWTU members.

As part of the project, another informational meeting was held on modern approaches to motivating trade union membership and creating a favorable social and psychological climate in teams and the trade union environment for MTWTU members - local leaders, members of trade union committees, and active members of the Union.

The Marine Transport Workers' Trade Union of Ukraine and the Danish Trade Union 3F are implementing their second joint project.

Thank you for being a part of the great family of MTWTU!

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has for the third time extended the mandate of the IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador, Head of the Trade Union of Maritime Transport Workers of Ukraine, Oleg Grygoriuk.

The conference of the labor collective at the Odessa Maritime Academy, which was attended by the Head of the MTWTU Oleg Grygoriuk.

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Відбулося чергове засідання Наглядової ради UNION SOLIDARITY

FUND, заснованого Міжнародною федерацією транспортників (ІТF) та Європейською

федерацією транспортників (ETF) для допомоги українським профспілкам, які є

членськими організаціями обох федерацій.

This year, the MTWTU continues the tradition of informational meetings with cadets of the National University "Odesa Maritime Academy".

Today, at the Maritime Union Center, graduates of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Maritime Law and Management of the Odessa Maritime Academy received their master's diplomas.

Ukrainian cadets from Kherson State Maritime Academy, who are simultaneously pursuing education at the Lithuanian Maritime Academy in Klaipeda, have successfully completed the semester at both educational institutions.