Dockworkers across 22 countries plan to strike on October 30 to block weapon shipments to Israel, showing global solidarity with Palestinians.
Global dockworkers mobilize against weapon shipments
Dockworkers from 113 ports across 22 countries are set to mobilize on Friday, October 30, to protest the transportation of weapons to Israel. The action is supported by over 25 trade union organizations and aims to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and express solidarity with the Palestinian people.Ports targeted across Europe and beyond
From Tangier in Morocco to Genoa in Italy, and including major ports like Le Havre, Marseille-Fos, Hamburg, and Piraeus in Greece, dockworkers plan to take part in strikes and demonstrations. Their goal is to stop the use of civilian ports for transporting weapons to conflict zones and to prevent such shipments from passing through their facilities.Italy joins broader anti-war protests
In Italy, the mobilization aligns with a general strike against the war, rearmament, and the rising cost of living. In Livorno, unions have announced a coordinated action across all port terminals, showing a unified stance against the role of ports in military logistics.Spain plans partial work stoppage
In Spain, dockworkers in major ports are planning a two-hour work stoppage from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The action is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the impact of weapon shipments and to pressure authorities to prevent such activities from continuing.Impact of the mobilization remains uncertain
The extent of the disruptions caused by the mobilization is still unclear. However, the workers involved are united in their message: they refuse to be complicit in the transportation of weapons that could contribute to the destruction of Gaza and harm its civilian population.
