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Saba Yemen
2 days ago
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- Saba Yemen
General Federation of Yemeni Trade Unions Praises Steps Taken by Trade Unions in Greece, UK
Sana'a - Saba: The General Federation of Yemeni Trade Unions expressed its gratitude for the steps taken by trade unions in Greece and the United Kingdom in rejecting the facilitation of the passage of military shipments bound for the Zionist entity and in imposing a complete ban on arms exports to Israel. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the federation praised the labor union at the Port Authority of Piraeus in Greece, which issued a joint statement rejecting the facilitation of military shipments to the Zionist entity and announced plans to hold protest sit-ins. It also commended the actions of 'Unite the Union,' the largest trade union in the UK's private sector, which overwhelmingly voted in favor of a complete ban on arms exports to Israel. The union supported the right of workers to refuse to manufacture, transport, or handle any military equipment used in genocide and Israeli assaults against the Palestinian people, affirming its commitment to boycott Israeli products and support divestment from companies complicit in crimes against Palestinians. The statement clarified that these workers were moved by the heinous crimes committed by the Zionist entity against children and women, which stirred their human conscience, prompting them to take a clear stance. It added that the ongoing genocide and starvation of the Palestinian people require a noble position worthy of being recorded in history's brightest pages. The General Federation of Yemeni Trade Unions extended its thanks and appreciation to those who took these steps, calling on all port workers around the world—especially those in Arab and Islamic countries, who bear greater responsibility than others—to follow the same path as the unions in Greece and the UK. It also called on all Arab and Islamic federations and labor unions worldwide to engage with this humanitarian cause and translate it into practical action among the workers of their countries' ports. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
PM praises Yemeni national Labor Movement role
Sana'a - Saba: Prime Minister Ahmed Ghalib Al-Rahawi congratulated Yemeni workers, both men and women, across all fields of work and production on the occasion of International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1st each year. In a message sent to the leadership of the General Federation of Yemeni Trade Unions, Al-Rahawi commended the patriotic and militant role of the Yemeni labor and trade union movement since its establishment in the mid-20th century, including its resistance against British occupation. He emphasized that the labor movement today, through its steadfastness during the years of aggression and the U.S.-Saudi-Emirati blockade, embodies the strength of the authentic national stance and unwavering loyalty to the homeland, despite all the challenges and difficulties resulting from the ongoing criminal aggression and siege. Al-Rahawi affirmed that the government of change and development is committed to strengthening partnership relations with the General Federation of Trade Unions and the private sector, based on the spirit of cooperation that binds the three parties in addressing various labor-related issues. The Prime Minister noted that workers, across all sectors, bear the greatest responsibility in advancing the nation through their presence in various workplaces and production sites, insisting on fulfilling their duties with a sense of national and ethical responsibility that inspires pride, honor, and appreciation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
