The invasion of Iraq in 2003 led to massive destruction in that country and the destruction of the trade union movement. Workers have been rebuilding their organisations amid continuing economic crisis, repression and governmental corruption at all levels. A number of demonstrations have been held by Iraqi trade unions in the last few weeks. The workers have produced a set of demands for improving their pay and conditions as well as releasing an open letter regarding the aftermath of the war in Iraq.
The invasion of Iraq in 2003 led to massive destruction in that country and the destruction of the trade union movement. Workers have been rebuilding their organisations amid continuing economic crisis, repression and governmental corruption at all levels. A number of demonstrations have been held by Iraqi trade unions in the last few weeks. The workers have produced a set of demands for improving their pay and conditions as well as releasing an open letter regarding the aftermath of the war in Iraq.
