The IBF Seafarers Support Fund (formerly known as the Solidarity Fund) was created exclusively to support the well-being of seafarers aboard vessels covered by IBF conventions. Paddy Crumlin, ItF President, added: “Sailors and dockworkers face serious daily challenges and it is absolutely necessary that their needs be at the forefront of these negotiations. This may be a difficult time, but with mutual respect and collegiality, we have agreed together on a new agreement. When a shipowner signs an ITF agreement, he commits: the ITF TCC agreement is the most common type of ITF agreement. Most affiliated unions use the UNIFORM ITF TCC agreement. There are several other types of CBT agreements, all approved ITFs, that have been adopted by various affiliated unions around the world. Although they may vary slightly (mainly due to the requirements of their national legislation), they are all based on the TCC uniform itf and meet the minimum standards set by the ITF. JNG spokesman Capt. Rajesh Tandon, who led the discussions, said: “The last 14 months have been particularly hard. The forum initially met in Tokyo last July, with the intention of ending on that date.

However, it soon became apparent that neither side was able to move at that time. In the meantime, much work has been done, including concessions, to allay the Dockers` concerns, allowing the forum to renegotiate and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Dave Heindel, president of the ITF`s Sailors` Section, said: “We are committed to maintaining and maintaining fair wages and safe working conditions for sailors and dockworkers around the world. It is important that we take this opportunity to draw on the experience of the existing agreement, to rethink its organization, clarify and simplify the language, and to reach a strong and viable agreement that will form the basis of our relationship in the years to come. At the end of the negotiations, JNG President Capt. Koichi Akamine said: “The fact that we have been able to renegotiate and conclude a new agreement with the current difficult market conditions is a testament to the IBF process and members representing both unions and employers. This builds the mutual trust and respect that both sides have gained over the past 15 years. The ITF and JNG met in Manila from 19 to 22 February 2018 for the final round of negotiations on the creation of the new IBF framework agreement. Originally founded on May 9, 2003, the IBF celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2018. With a rapidly growing presence, the IBF CBA covers more than 200,000 sailors. IMEC also coordinates the implementation of IBF agreements on behalf of its members through local negotiations. The undersigned union is normally originally from the country where the ship`s advantageous shipping company is headquartered.

Often the crew homeland union also participates in the negotiations. The aim is to ensure that the agreement respects all national laws and customs and that crew members are able to become members of their national union. Type Agreement The ITF standard agreement is usually signed on the basis of conflict actions or if it is found that a company has broken a previous agreement. This is the most expensive agreement for the ship`s owner. From time to time, the ITF will sign an agreement directly with the shipowner. If you are covered by an ITF agreement, but there is no ITF-linked union in your home country, the ITF will represent you with the employer in business matters. To find out if your ship is covered by an ITF agreement, click Search Discussions were successfully concluded today with the framework agreement signed. The terms of the agreement are now valid for a period of 4 years, with a review of salaries after 2 years. The main points of the agreement were: This is the legally binding document that binds the employer to the corresponding itf-approved collective agreement (CBA).