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ITF Applauds Canadian Maritime Workers ’ Action Day
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TF ( International Transport Workers ’ Federation ) leaders have spoken out in support of mass union actions later today in Canada to protect maritime workers ’ jobs and skills .
Workers and concerned citizens will be rallying in Montreal , Toronto , Prince Rupert , Victoria and Vancouver in defence of maritime cabotage , which helps safeguard jobs in national trade . Despite its proven advantages and union victories to uphold it , the principle is under Canadian government attack .
ITF president Paddy Crumlin applauded the initiative : “ Cabotage is a no-brainer . Its merits are obvious . To attempt to roll it back in a country like Canada where it has been proved to be so valuable is baffling . It defies logic . Thankfully the nation ’ s maritime workers and their unions understand what a seemingly remote political class does not – the need to fight for what is right and what is worth saving .”
ITF general secretary Steve Cotton added : “ We ’ re glad to see the ITF standing as part of this important national initiative that seeks to keep Canada strong , skilled and employed . “ Cabotage protects jobs , coastal communities and even national security , all concepts that Canadians understand and support . Today ’ s rallies prove this .”
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