Former Seafarer Advocates for Seafarers’ Rights After Blacklisting by Manning Agencies
John Canias, a former seafarer, stood up for his rights in 1998 when asked to sign lower-wage contracts. Despite being blacklisted by his manning agency, he found a new purpose working with the ITF in 2001. Now a Maritime Operations Coordinator, he advocates for seafarers’ rights worldwide, emphasizing the importance of unions in times of need.
