dockworkers

Anger from feeder lines over new lashing rule from dockers’ union

Six European feeder and shortsea lines are challenging the extension of a “dockers’ clause” covering container lashing operations in ports to Europe.
The dockers’ clause stipulates that lashing operations must be undertaken by International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)-affiliated unions and originally became part of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) agreement between an International Maritime Employment Council (IMEC) negotiating group and the ITF in February 2018, and has been...

https://theloadstar.com/anger-from-feeder-lines-over-new-lashing-rule-from-dockers-union/

#LashingIsDockersWork: ITF Dockers’ Clause Comes Into Force

LashingIsDockersWork

The ITF “Dockers’ Clause” comes into force in Canada and Europe. A lot has been said about what is commonly called the Dockers Clause, but it’s worth reviewing exactly what the clause is and what it means to ITF affiliated dockers’ unions.

Image Credits: itfseafarers.org

Let’s start from the beginning:

  1. Under ITF policy, seafarers’ affiliates have the right to sign what are known as ITF Agreements on Flag of Convenience ships that are beneficially owned in their nation. These collective agreements...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/lashingisdockerswork-itf-dockers-clause-comes-into-force/

Port of LA worker is killed, another is injured in equipment accident

One worker was killed and another seriously injured Wednesday, May 15, morning in an equipment accident involving a blown tire or rim at a container terminal at the Port of Los Angeles, officials said.

The incident happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. at Fenix Marine Services at Pier 300 and involved a top loader container, a port spokesperson said.

One worker, an International Longshore and Warehouse Union member, died at the scene. The other was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.

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https://container-news.com/port-la-worker-killed-another-injured-equipment-accident/

‘Change the rules now’ call after seafarer dies while securing containers

There must be greater dialogue between ship owners and dockworkers to prevent a repeat of a tragedy which last week claimed the life of a seafarer.
Dennis Gomez Regana was crushed while lashing and securing containers aboard the MV Francop at Southbank Quay in the port of Dublin.
His death sparked outrage, with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) saying he should not have been involved in lashing and securing containers.
ITF maritime coordinator Jacqueline Smith told …

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https://theloadstar.co.uk/change-rules-now-call-seafarer-dies-securing-containers/

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