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Dockworkers in Europe and beyond are striking on Friday as part of an international campaign against arms shipments and for better working conditions. Unions in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey and Morocco have called for an end to wars in the Middle East, including the war in Gaza, and for an end to the militarisation of ports. The action involves more than 100 ports across several countries, with strikes and demonstrations planned at major ports such as Piraeus, Genoa, Trieste and Gioia Tauro, and protests outside Haydarpasa port in Turkey.
Organisers say the coordinated one‑day strike could disrupt operations in Europe, the Mediterranean region and North America, although experts expect the impact on global trade to be limited. The participating unions include the USB in Italy, the CGT ports and docks federation in France, and the ENEDEP union in Greece.
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