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Dockworkers strike at 113 ports in 22 countries over military shipments
Dockworkers across 22 countries and 113 ports launched a coordinated global strike on October 30 to protest the transport of military equipment and weapons. The mobilization, organized under the slogan “Dockworkers do not work for war,” specifically targets shipments destined for Israel and US military cargo.
Participating unions from countries including Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Türkiye, and Morocco issued joint statements demanding an end to the conflict in Gaza and the cessation of using civilian maritime infrastructure for military logistics. In Italy, the USB union reported massive participation, including a general strike affecting transport and logistics sectors. In France, the CGT Ports et Docks reported that approximately 95% of French ports were affected by the action.
In Greece, the strike at Piraeus and other ports disrupted ferry services. While the mobilization aims to create economic pressure by blocking cargo, logistics experts suggest the 24-hour action may have limited impact on overall global supply chains.
Entities
CGT Ports et Docks · International Longshore and Warehouse Union · International Transport Workers’ Federation · Israel · No Harbour for Genocide · Piraeus · Piraeus Port · Port of Genoa · Port of Piraeus · Unione Sindacale di Base
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) reported planned actions at more than 100 ports in 17 countries. econotimes.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] The mobilization occurred on October 30. expressdiario.com · www.struggle-la-lucha.org · rt-english.com · econotimes.com · globalgulag.us · +9 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Logistics experts expect the campaign to have limited effects on global supply chains. econotimes.com · wtnfm.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The strike targets Israeli arms shipments and US military cargo. rt-english.com · globalgulag.us · wrp.org.uk · www.ocafezinho.com · www.telesurenglish.net
- [● 6 SOURCES] More than 25 unions representing 113 ports in 22 countries participated in the mobilization. expressdiario.com · www.struggle-la-lucha.org · rt-english.com · econotimes.com · alnaharps.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The strike in Greece disrupted ferry services across the country. www.gazetebirlik.com · yenihayat.de · econotimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In France, approximately 95% of ports were reported to be on strike. lesgiletsjaunesdeforcalquier.fr · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The strike includes demands for an immediate end to the genocide of the Palestinian people. www.defenddemocracy.press · www.gazetebirlik.com · lesgiletsjaunesdeforcalquier.fr · www.naiz.eus · www.telesurenglish.net