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ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East

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/ Middle East ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East [IndustriAll Europe] 12-03-2026


/ Iran ITF condemns killing and targeting of innocent civilian seafarers as Strait of Hormuz designated Warlike Operations Area [ITF] 05-03-2026


/ Middle East PSI calls for Ceasefire in Iran and the Middle East [PSI] 04-03-2026


/ Middle East Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East [UNI Global Union] 04-03-2026


/ Middle East PEMEN – STEFENSON: No ship in a war zone! 24-hour strike of seafarers on March 5th [PAME] 04-03-2026



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Mounting restrictions on press freedom raise concerns over control of war reporting 2026-03-12 [IFJ]

Middle East ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East 2026-03-12 [IndustriAll Europe]

Iran Joint ITF–JNG Statement: Designation of Warlike Operations Area in the Strait of Hormuz 2026-03-05 [ITF]

Iran ITF condemns killing and targeting of innocent civilian seafarers as Strait of Hormuz designated Warlike Operations Area 2026-03-05 [ITF]

Iran IFALPA Monitoring Middle East Developments and Impact on Global Air Traffic 2026-03-05 [IFALPA]

Middle East PEMEN – STEFENSON: No ship in a war zone! 24-hour strike of seafarers on March 5th 2026-03-04 [PAME]

Middle East Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East 2026-03-04 [UNI Global Union]

Middle East PSI calls for Ceasefire in Iran and the Middle East 2026-03-04 [PSI]

Middle East Statement on USA and Israel attacks on Iran 2026-03-03 [MUA]

Middle East Joint ITF–JNG statement: Designation of High Risk Area in the Strait of Hormuz 2026-03-03 [ITF]

ITF calls for ceasefire and protection of transport workers 2026-03-02 [ITF]

Middle East BWI and FES-TUCC strategic dialogue: Forging regional labour accountability and just transition for 2026 2026-01-28 [BWI]

Middle East Unions Set to Launch Major Organizing Strategy at AFRECON 2025-11-10 [PSI]

Middle East 5th BWI Africa and the Middle East Conference unites for a sustainable future and climate justice 2025-09-25 [BWI]

Middle East BWI Africa and Middle East region unite for Climate Justice! 2025-09-17 [BWI]

Middle East Igniting the future: BWI holds youth leadership training in Nairobi 2025-09-12 [BWI]

Middle East Women trade unionists mark a new chapter for empowerment 2025-09-10 [BWI]

The WFTU condemns the new Israeli offensive on Gaza 2025-08-25 [WFTU]

Young Arab unionists lead charge for a digital and just transition 2025-08-08 [BWI]

WFTU expresses it soldarity with trade unionist Chris Smalls and activists of the ship Handallah 2025-08-06 [WFTU]

Middle East Statement on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza 2025-07-28 [ICTU]

Legal knowledge and action: MENA workers organise for labour rights 2025-07-21 [BWI]

UK Join MENA Solidarity at Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival: Workers Organising for Justice: Voices from Syria and Sudan 2025-07-13 [MENA SN]

South Africa The Global South Fights Back in Bogotá 2025-07-12 [IOL]

From legal knowledge to action: MENA workers organising for rights 2025-07-10 [BWI]

ITF raises alarm over rising dangers to seafarers in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and Israeli waters 2025-07-07 [ITF]

WFTU condemns the alleged operations that company SINEDOR is carrying out with Israeli companies 2025-07-01 [WFTU]

Arab education unions gear up to increase women's participation and leadership 2025-06-25 [Education International]

WFTU call for intensifying mobilization against imperialist and Zionist agression 2025-06-23 [WFTU]

Middle East Statement from CUPE on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East 2025-06-21 [CUPE]

The WFTU condemns Israels attack on Iran 2025-06-15 [WFTU]

Middle East Unions call for 'moment of reflection on June 4th for peace in Palestine 2025-06-03 [Irish Congress of Trade Unions]

Gulf States: Protect Workers from Extreme Heat - Serious Health Risks as Summer Nears 2025-06-01 [Human Rights Watch]

Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries 2025-04-18 [Education International]

Middle East CFNU calls once again for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza amidst new attacks 2025-03-23 [CFNU]

The WFTU condemns the new barbaric bombardment of Gaza and the continued genocide of the Palestinian people 2025-03-20 [WFTU]

Middle East WFTU Presidential council resolution of solidarity with the Palestinian people and the struggling people of the region 2025-03-11 [WFTU]

Arab States: Unions strategize on shaping a renewed social contract 2025-02-14 [ILO]

The WFTU strongly condemns Trump's statement on the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza 2025-02-07 [WFTU]

Africa Mary Ann Abunda Receives the Human Rights Defender Award from the U.S. Department of State 2025-02-06 [IDWF]

ICN calls for lasting peace as Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins 2025-01-21 [International Council of Nurses]

IFJ and Arab-world unions will strengthen journalistic protections against surveillance and digital threats 2024-12-20 [IFJ]

Middle East Tunisia’s UGTT: more than a trade union 2024-12-16 [Equal Times]

Middle East Young Workers Unite to Build Union Power across Africa and Arab Countries 2024-12-11 [PSI]

Middle East Planned UK-Gulf Trade Agreement Risks Implicating the UK in Labor Abuses 2024-12-10 [Human Rights Watch]

Empowering women unionists for safe and just workplaces 2024-11-21 [BWI]

Empowering change: Youth and women unionists champion decent work and social protection 2024-11-21 [BWI]

Middle East The Teachers’ Union of Iran (Tehran) Condemning the Spread of War and Killing in the Middle East 2024-11-16 [CoDIR]

Middle East Unions rebuild better and stronger after COVID-19 pandemic 2024-11-01 [BWI]

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