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The ITF/IUF Programme aims to unite fisheries industry workers, combat labor abuses, and drive global change. From sea safety to corporate governance, it empowers workers and advocates for fair labor practices. Discover the impact of the programme and explore its potential projects.
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ITF/IUF Programme Organising the Fisheries Industry“From Catcher to Counter”
Objectives of the Global Programme • Toorganiseworkersacrossthefisheriesindustryincluding: • neutralising anti-unionpracticesfromtransnationalcompanies • assertingpressurefortheratification of the ILO Convention 188 • inter-connectwithother global campaigns • contributetothereduction of the use of casual, child and forcedlabour • contributetocombatingillegal, unreported and unregulatedfishing
Conditions of work for fishers length of time at sea protective clothing living conditions
Conditions of work in processing plants Extreme temperatures -15c Hazardouswork worker Protective clothing grinder
2013:Increased union coverage in fishing and fish processing • 5000+ new unionmembers • 8 companycampaigns • 4 trainedorganisers • 28 trained reps across 4 companies • openedcollectivebargainingnegotiations in 4 companies • unionising East-West haulagecompany • 9 trainedunionfishingvesselvisitors • lobbyingthegovernmentforratification of ILO C188 • unionsubscriptionsincomeincrease • affiliationto IUF of Canningworkers
By end of 2014? • Political mandate from ITF Congress 2014 toCongress 2018 (IUF 2017) • Increasedcapacityfromexisting and new affiliates in bothGUFs • Be in / havecompleted CBA negotiationswith 3 target companies • C188 ratificationminimum of 10 countriesmet • Plan forimplementation and enforcementwithFisheriesaffiliates • Have active campaignsacross 10 more countries and regions www.itfglobal.org/fish