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SEAFARERS' REPRESENTATION
© Sven Van Gestel Photography
MARITIME Livia Spera,
General Secretary of ETF
talks to Giannis Theodoropoulos
KEY WORKERS
DESERVE
BETTER
The General Secretary of the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), Livia
Spera, sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding labour shortages in the
shipping industry and the imperative to enhance the appeal of a seafaring career.
Delving into the complexities of the shipping industry, Mrs Spera addresses the
current challenges faced by seafarers, identifies key areas for improvement in their
working conditions, and emphasises the critical role of legislation enforcement and
compulsory measures in effecting meaningful change.
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