Thousands of Gazans Working in Israel Lack Social Benefits

Special permits given to Gazan laborers don't include social benefits, unlike permits for workers from the West Bank. In an accident, no one will compensate them, says a representing lawyer.

The reality of Gaza workers under Israeli siege and the spread of Covid–19

Statement from the Union of Independent Labor Committees, Gaza – Palestine

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.

Israeli navy opens heavy fire at Gazan fishermen

Israeli naval forces opened fire towards Palestinian fishing boats, on Sunday morning, off the coast of Khan Younis, in the southern the besieged Gaza Strip.

A new trade union established in Gaza

“It was necessary to establish a union for female hairdressers and beauty salons workers, as they are exposed to numerous violations of their rights and suffer from bad working conditions."

Statement from PGFTU Gaza

Given the right of our people to practice all forms of national struggle against the Israeli occupation, we, the undersigned, assert our unwavering commitment to the call of Palestinian civil society for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions against Israel (BDS).

Blockade stopping Gaza reconstruction: ITUC

Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary, said: "Handing control of reconstruction to Qatar provides no guarantee of security for Israel, and will put the prospects of peace and democratic development in Palestine even further out of reach.

UK unions renew Gaza appeal

 9 January 2015, Trades Union Congress (TUC) UK TUC Aid (UK) is appealing for donations to rebuild the Beit Lahia Plant Nursery in Gaza, which was badly damaged during the 2014 Israeli offensive. The Beit Lahia Plant Nursery was created to help the people of Gaza to increase their income and improve food security. The … Continue reading UK unions renew Gaza appeal