Violencia excesiva contra trabajadores manifestantes en Irak5 June, 2024El 2 de junio de 2024, las fuerzas de seguridad iraquíes intensificaron su violencia contra los trabajadores subcontratados de la refinería South Refineries Company, que protestaban pacíficamente por contratos indefinidos. Los sindicatos iraquíes describieron esta brutalidad como “mortal”.
Excessive violence against labour protestors in Iraq5 June, 2024On 2 June 2024, Iraqi security forces escalated their violence against contract workers at the South Refineries Company, who were peacefully protesting for permanent contracts. The brutality was described as "deadly" by Iraqi unions.
Strengthening union organization in Iraq’s oil and gas sector9 April, 2024The first founding congress to elect the leadership of the Basra branch of the General Federation of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Unions in Iraq (GFOGPUI) was held on 9 March under the slogan: Organizing, is the real support of the Iraqi trade union movement.
Iraqi parliament urged to reject illegitimate trade union law14 September, 2023IndustriALL Global Union is calling on the parliament of Iraq to reject a draft trade union law that has been condemned for contravening the Iraqi constitution and breaking international conventions.
Determined struggle brings Iraqi workers new labour law14 September, 2023A ten-year national and international campaign has resulted in the enactment of a new labour code in Iraq.
Iraqi government withdraws fuel increase proposal after workers protest15 June, 2023Workers of the South Refineries Company in Basra, Dhi Qar and Maysan, as well as workers of petroleum products companies, had protest demonstrations in front of the companies’ headquarters from 25 to 30 May.
Iraqi government withdraws fuel increase proposal after workers protest15 June, 2023Workers of the South Refineries Company in Basra, Dhi Qar and Maysan, as well as workers of petroleum products companies, had protest demonstrations in front of the companies’ headquarters from 25 to 30 May.
Iraqi unions demand input on draft social security and retirement law28 March, 2023The new draft bill on social security and retirement law allows for workers to receive social services after retirement, which is not in the current law. It permits workers be represented by two members on the executive board of the social security and retirement fund. In the current law workers are represented by one member.
Iraqi unions demand input on draft social security and retirement law28 March, 2023The new draft bill on social security and retirement law allows for workers to receive social services after retirement, which is not in the current law. It permits workers be represented by two members on the executive board of the social security and retirement fund. In the current law workers are represented by one member.
Alarm sounded over safety and health in Iraq's oil and gas sector 18 November, 2022Participants in a workshop on occupational safety and health in the oil and gas sector, organized by IndustriALL Global Union with the participation of a number of unions, the International Labour Organization in Iraq and the National Center of Health and Safety-Basra Branch, are sounding the alarm over the worrying situation of occupational safety and health in Iraq.
