The illegal trade in permits cost 20,000 workers $140 million last year, each paying up to around $7000. The profits go to brokers and employers
Palestinians strike for right to join their chosen union
For decades Palestinian workers in Israel and the Israeli settlements have had very limited freedom of association.
Scottish unions demand end to Gaza attacks and reaffirm Israel boycott call
Motion calling to "stop Israel's repression of Gaza" passed at Scottish Trades Union Congress, April 2019.
Palestinians strike for right to join their chosen union
For decades Palestinian workers in Israel and the Israeli settlements have had very limited freedom of association.
IFJ Congress passes two motions on Palestine
The 2019 Congress of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), held 11th-14th June in Tunis, passed two motions condemning Israel's continuous violations of press freedom in the occupied Palestinian territories.
UK trade unions pass motion on Palestine
UK unions call for an end to trade with illegal Israeli settlements, stopping the arms trade with Israel, and commit to pressure corporations complicit with the arms trade to Israel and with Israel's illegal occupation and settlement building.
Lebanon government crackdown on Palestinian workers
Palestinian refugees have been taking to the streets against a crackdown by Lebanese authorities on undocumented workers in the country as part of a campaign led by the labour ministry.
New OHS law passed in Palestine
Palestinian Ministry of Labour passes new law on occupational health and safety, which came into effect in April 2019.
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