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The Iraqi oil workers and their supporters are going on STRIKE to take back what is theirs, and also for basic survival needs such as food and the ability to go to work or school without being killed.
News release from the Iraq Freedom Congress:
Southern oil union workers’ strike preparation spurs pro-occupation prime minister to request negotiation
Strike supported by labor and human rights allies locally and globally
Following Iraq Freedom Congress’s appeal to affiliate organizations, individuals and supporters around the world to support the strike of the Southern Oil Workers, pro-occupation Prime Minister Noori Almaliki has requested a negotiation with the labor leaders of the oil workers on Sunday, July 16. Falih Abood, IFC Central Council member and Secretary General of the Southern Oil Trade Union, will head the delegation to meet with the prime minister.
The IFC Executive Bureau has requested all manner of support from its affiliates to strengthen the impact of the strike. Positive response has come from the electricity and transportation trade unions in Basra, oil workers and teachers trade unions in Baghdad, transportation and civil employees in Iraq, mechanic workers trade union in Alexandria, Karbala trade union, oil administration of Northern Oil Company in Kirkuk, Council of Adamya District, and other organizations and individuals.
International organizations and political forces have requested the timing of the strike so they can launch a supporting campaign.
The Iraq Freedom Congress is working for a democratic, secular and progressive alternative to both the U.S. occupation and political Islam in Iraq.
Iraq Freedom Congress Media Centre July 15, 2006 email: ifcongress@gmail.com web site: www.ifcongress.com
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