What can a global strike of dockworkers achieve for Gaza?
Summary
Dockworkers’ unions in 22 countries are holding an international day of action at more than 110 ports, with strikes ranging from brief work stoppages to 24-hour actions. Organisers say they oppose arms shipments and wars, call for an end to the war in Gaza, and seek broader support from workers in other industries.Key Facts
- More than 25 trade unions representing over 110 ports in 22 countries and regions across five continents are taking part.
- The action is called the International Day of Action of Dockworkers and Port Workers, also known as “Dockworkers do not work for war.”
- Unions in France, Italy, India, Greece and Türkiye have called 24-hour strikes.
- Some ports in Morocco, Cyprus and elsewhere have announced strikes of up to two hours.
- The unions’ main demand is an immediate end to the war in Gaza and other wars they describe as imperialist.
- The Istanbul Declaration, issued in May, set October 30 as the day of action.
- The declaration calls for an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
- Organisers have invited workers from other sectors to join the action; Italy’s USB union has called for a general strike.
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