The Executive Committee Meeting of the TUI Transport, Ports, Fishery and Communication, the sectoral organization of the World Federation of Trade Unions, took place on February 21-22 in Istanbul, Turkey. The meeting was hosted by Nakliyat-IS Union and saw the participation of Executive Committee members from 12 different countries. The meeting was successful, resulting in several concrete decisions and the adoption of an Action Plan for 2025. It was a productive meeting filled with rich discussions. Developments in the transport, ports, fishery, and communication sectors were evaluated in depth, with participants sharing analyses on the current challenges faced by workers globally. Experiences of class struggle from different countries were exchanged, offering valuable lessons and strengthening international solidarity.
On February 22, a protest was held by Nakliyat-IS Union in front of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul under the slogan “Killer Trump, Killer Netanyahu, Get Out of Gaza, Get Out of Palestine!” The protest began with a short march, during which participants chanted slogans such as “The People of Palestine Are Not Alone,” “Down with U.S.-EU Imperialism,” “Long Live the Struggle of the Palestinian People,” and “Murderer U.S., Get Out of the Middle East!” WFTU Vice President Ali Riza Küçükosmanoğlu delivered a speech at the demonstration, which was joined by the TUI Transport Executive Committee members. They expressed their support for the Palestinian people in their native languages. The protest was held in a mass and spirited manner, with Palestinian flags and WFTU banners waving together in solidarity.
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