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Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East [Education International] 2026-04-14

Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work [ILO] 2026-04-13

ITF welcomes Strait of Hormuz temporary ceasefire but demands permanent protection for seafarers [ITF] 2026-04-12

Conflict in the Middle East Deepens the Exploitation and Abandonment of Migrant Domestic Workers [IDWF] 2026-04-12

Education International members raise their voices in solidarity with teachers and students devastated by the war in the Middle East [EI] 2026-04-12

ICS and ITF engage Gulf States on seafarer and shipping crisis in the Gulf [ITF] 2026-03-31

From policy to power: BWI Africa and Middle East unions lead charge vs. gender-based abuse [BWI] 2026-03-20

Unions call for immediate Middle East ceasefire to protect workers [HSI] 2026-03-19

Stop attacks on civilian airports, protect civil aviation workers [ITF] 2026-03-17

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

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COSATU urges further interventions by government to cushion economy from wars in Middle East 2026-04-15 [COSATU]

Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East 2026-04-14 [Education International]

Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work 2026-04-13 [ILO]

ITF welcomes Strait of Hormuz temporary ceasefire but demands permanent protection for seafarers 2026-04-12 [ITF]

Conflict in the Middle East Deepens the Exploitation and Abandonment of Migrant Domestic Workers 2026-04-12 [IDWF]

Education International members raise their voices in solidarity with teachers and students devastated by the war in the Middle East 2026-04-12 [EI]

ICS and ITF engage Gulf States on seafarer and shipping crisis in the Gulf 2026-03-31 [ITF]

NUPGE statement on the United States’ and Israel’s war on Iran 2026-03-24 [NUPGE]

Unions urge the government to ‘do everything it can’ to de-escalate the US-Iran war 2026-03-23 [The Morning Star]

Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian crisis in the Middle East 2026-03-21 [USW]

From policy to power: BWI Africa and Middle East unions lead charge vs. gender-based abuse 2026-03-20 [BWI]

Unions call for immediate Middle East ceasefire to protect workers 2026-03-19 [HSI]

Stop attacks on civilian airports, protect civil aviation workers 2026-03-17 [ITF]

Stronger, together: Migrant workers oppose war in the Middle East 2026-03-16 [BWI]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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

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