ITF Maersk network to
set out priorities ahead of company AGM
Trade unions who are part of the ITF Maersk network will
meet in Copenhagen, Denmark this week to discuss the next steps in supporting
transport workers employed by the maritime conglomerate.
09/04/2016
The network is made up of transport unions that represent
maritime workers on vessels and in ports owned or operated by a Maersk Group
company.
The network’s objectives, in addition to strengthening the
cooperation amongst affiliates within Maersk, is to ensure that all container
vessels owned or chartered by Maersk are covered by an ITF approved agreement,
to establish union training and development to support new unions in APM
terminals and to ensure a genuine and practical engagement between Maersk and the
ITF and its affiliates internationally and nationally.
Representatives from the network will attend Maersk’s annual
general meeting, also taking place in the Danish capital.
ITF maritime coordinator Jacqueline Smith said: “Maersk is a leading maritime industry player
with not only a great responsibility for the seafarers and dockers who work for
them worldwide, but also as an international and national social partner in the
improvement of conditions for maritime workers.”
Update: During the Maersk network meeting it was announced
that Maersk has agreed that it will ensure that any vessel it charters has an
ITF or similar agreement – which puts in place protections for crews on flag of
convenience ships – covering it.
Find out more
Комментариев нет:
Отправить комментарий