Delegates have gathered top pay tribute to Nelson Mandela at the 43rd ITF Congress in Sofia.

SATAWU General Secretary Zenzo Mahlangu hosted the event, which paid tribute to Mandela’s struggle, during which he was held for 27 years in prison before being released in 1990.

In launching its own White Ribbon Campaign the Federation of Transport Trade Unions of Bulgaria have recognised the efforts of the Maritime Union of Australia.

Congress got off to a triumphant start yesterday with a cavalcade of welcome from the Bulgarian hosts and a line up of national and international guests.

In launching its own White Ribbon Campaign the Federation of Transport Trade Unions of Bulgaria have recognised the efforts of the Maritime Union of Australia.