At the root of May Day is struggle. Struggle for better workplaces, struggles for more inclusive and just communities, struggles for peace, struggles for all working people to live a life of their choosing, free from coercive employer and government power.

Today we're launching our Photography Prize 2024📸

We're calling on transport workers worldwide to submit photos you've taken that provide a glimpse into the daily lives and experiences of transport workers.

Five cash prizes to be won. Full details: bit.ly/4bjyxS8

Today on #WorkersMemorialDay , we remember the many transport workers who have lost their lives in the workplace and the millions more who have suffered life-changing injuries and ill health.

In their memory we commit to fighting for safer working conditions for all.

I just signed a @itfglobalunion petition: Show solidarity with workers and unions in Finland. Sign here: itfglobal.org/en/campaigns/p…

Filmed by a seafarer on board the MSC Aries as Iranian forces seized the vessel.

Innocent seafarers must not pay the price for escalating conflicts they have no role in instigating, nor power to resolve. We call for the immediate release of the 25 seafarers.

No worker wants to walk a picket line, they want a fair deal reached at the bargaining table. A meaningful right to strike requires a robust prohibition on scabs. Today I called on the government to ban the practice as soon as possible.
#CDNpoli #AntiScab

The Jones Act creates American jobs. Right here where they belong. ⚓️🇺🇸

#Brasil 🇧🇷Em carta enviada a #Petrobras , a ITF cobrou da empresa respeito à legislação brasileira e às convenções internacionais que orientam armadores a contratar navios de bandeira nacional em vez de dar preferência a afretamentos de embarcações estrangeiras
#SomosITF

Our hearts go out to all those lost in the tragedy in Baltimore and their families. We send out thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard and all first responders.

Union applications rose 48% last year, thanks in part to the NDP government ending the unnecessary two-step system.

It's amazing what happens when you remove barriers to worker power.
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The first National Women's Day, a precursor to #InternationalWomensDay , was held in 1909 to honor the legendary 1908 Garment Workers' Strike, where women bravely protested poor working conditions, low wages, and sexual harassment.

Their fight then is our fight now.

Looks like Second Mate Pitts caught GPW Brady in a bit of a frosty situation on the Algoscotia after a big snowstorm in Sydney, NS! ❄️🤷‍♂️ Thanks a bunch for the photos, Captain. Here's to hoping our snowbound seafarer thaws out soon. Stay warm, crew!

Joe Biden walks the picket line. Donald Trump crosses them.

The AFL-CIO stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Joe Biden, the most pro-union president in history. It’s time to finish the job.

The situation in the Red Sea is becoming more dangerous for seafarers.

As a result, new support measures have been negotiated which apply to all seafarers aboard ships covered by International Bargaining Forum (IBF) agreements🧵(1/5)

I could, easily.

But I would also have to explain how the Chamber is just plain making stuff up now.

A list of made-up, sky-is-falling things.

#cdnpoli #cdnecon

No place for harassment in marine industry, says Canadian seafarers union stcatharinesstandard.ca/business/no-pl… via @stcatstandard

Union Survey Reveals Alarming Level of Harassment on Canadian Ships gcaptain.com/union-survey-r…

Workers and families are looking to MPs to turn sympathetic words into action. Support workers - an ban scab labour - or cave to corporate Canada. Which will it be?
#CDNpoli #AntiScab
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We call for urgent de-escalation in the Red Sea. We are very concerned by the escalating situation and again reiterate that seafarers' safety must be the number one priority. (1/2)

These lunatics want Canada to withdraw from the @ILO, the organization that promotes decent labour standards, in case you’re wondering who’s interests they promote.