An open letter to all labor federations and unions in the world

Support the International Labor Conference in Erbil - Iraq

Brothers and sisters

Greetings from the port workers in Basra

We have determined to confront the challenges that stand before us. We have been struggling for our most basic needs in one hand, standing fearlessly against all forms of sectarianism and religious agenda that attempted to break the workers unity as well as confronting the occupation economic and political agenda on the other hand.

Today we appeal to all organizations, labor federations and unions in the world to bridge the gap between us as workers and declare that our struggle is one and we share a common destiny. Let us build a solid front against the war and crises that would create more devastation to the working class.

 
Holding the International Labor Conference in Erbil is a step forward to strengthen labor solidarity and to find a common vision for our present and future of generations to come. We invite you to participate in this conference and to provide all forms of support.

Holding such conference in Iraq and in such circumstances is extremely significant to the workers in Iraq and the world.

Nazim al-Radi

President of the General Unions of Iraqi Ports

 26-12-2008