Organisation: International Transport Workers’ Federation

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<p>It will replace the former Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) from the Department of Justice which helped in the recruitment of non-EEA workers to work on certain fishing vessels. File photo: Julien Behal/PA</p>

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Department to issue 150 work permits for non-EEA sea crew to address shortage

Minister of State for Enterprise, Emer Higgins said the transfer will help 'streamline the permission process and make it easier to recruit non-EEA sea fishers'

<p>The Irish Examiner reported last week that over three-quarters of fishing vessel owners within the scope of the scheme have been issued with contravention notices since 2016.</p>

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New permit scheme to offer greater protection to migrant fishers

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We turn a blind eye to odious exploitation

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New anti-slavery rules for fishing

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The challenging worlds of work: Neo-slavery is shaming this Republic

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Ryanair shares fall on German strike

Ryanair cabin crew issue demands amid strike action

Holidaymakers could face more disruptions this summer as Ryanair cabin crew have threatened industrial action if the airline does not agree to a list of demands. 

Thu, 05 Jul, 2018

File Photo. Ryanair passengers face a renewed threat of disruption after Dublin-based pilots voted overwhelmingly to back indus

Ryanair strikes threaten to spoil holidays

Holiday-goers are facing a summer of potential travel chaos as Ryanair cabin crew will today warn that they could join pilots in strike action, which could ground hundreds of flights.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2018

Trade unionist Ken Fleming honoured as ‘fearless defender of workers’

This year’s Spirit of Mother Jones Award has been presented to Ken Fleming, the trade unionist who has spent more than a decade fighting for the rights of exploited seafarers both here and in Britain.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2017

Dublin Port invests €500k in new Seafarers' Centre

Dublin Port Company has opened a Seafarers’ Centre on the site of the old Odlums flour mill.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Illegal seafarers’ plight highlighted for 10 years

The Workers’ Federation wants the Garda National Immigration Bureau to board vessels as

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Exploitation we pretend not to see - People trafficking in Ireland

YESTERDAY’S exposé by The Guardian can hardly be described as an exposé at all — the evidence of people trafficking and exploitation is all around us if we care to open our eyes and ears.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Ships’ crews suffer under flag of convenience

IT is estimated that during 2007 the value of Irish exports will be about €91 billion and imports will be around €64bn.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2007

Four Russian seamen paid €49,000 in arrears

FOUR Russian seafarers, who were being paid €2 an hour, yesterday received €49,900 in arrears of pay after a trade union initiative to address their rights.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2006

Ferry finds port in a storm as union relents

IRISH Ferries was accused of using its passengers as “human shields” last night after SIPTU workers relented and allowed the company to dock its vessel, the MV Normandy, at Dublin Port on “humanitarian grounds”.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005

Government faces crisis as Irish Ferries snubs court

THE PROSPECT of a complete disintegration of Social Partnership increased dramatically last night as Irish Ferries refused to attend Labour Court talks despite a Government request to do so.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

Luxury liner impounded after failing inspection

MORE than 150 passengers and as many crew remained stranded on board their grounded luxury cruise liner last night after the vessel was impounded by marine inspectors.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2005

Irish Ferries vessel allowed to dock after protest blockade

AN Irish Ferries vessel carrying almost 800 passengers which was blocked from entering a French port was allowed to dock yesterday evening

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Ryanair staff complain of "shocking" conditions

Workers at leading airline Ryanair have complained about low pay, long hours and having to pay for water during flights, a new report claimed today.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2005

Plea to Government over ferry dispute

The Government was today urged to intervene in the industrial dispute at Irish Ferries before more jobs are lost.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2004

Floating 'atomic bomb' vessel may be Irish-owned

The floating “atomic bomb” freighter, under arrest in a Greek port with more than 600 tons of explosives on board was today reported to be Irish owned and was detained in a British harbour earlier this year.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2003

Airlines ignoring air rage, says union

Airlines are failing to tackle the problem of air rage, according to a British transport workers’ union.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2001