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Saba Yemen
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Popular Front Welcomes Norwegian Unions' Decision to Boycott Israeli Occupation
Gaza – Saba: The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) hailed the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO)'s decision to impose a comprehensive boycott on the Israeli occupation, approved by an overwhelming 88% majority during its conference. The PFLP described the move as a "historic, courageous, and moral-political victory for Palestinian rights" and the struggle against occupation and apartheid. the PFLP Statement: - International Shift in Sentiment: The PFLP emphasized that this bold stance by one of Europe's largest and most influential labor unions reflects a growing global backlash against Israel's oppressive policies, genocidal crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, and systematic targeting of Palestinian society and economy. - Strategic Labor Movement Role: The Front stressed the critical role of unions in grassroots pressure campaigns, urging an expansion of boycott efforts—particularly against institutions complicit in occupation, such as the Histadrut (Israel's labor federation), which it labeled a "central pillar of colonial support." - Call for Global Solidarity: The PFLP urged unions worldwide to follow Norway's example, align with freedom, justice, and human rights, and actively support the Palestinian cause. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
See - Sada Elbalad
05-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Norway's Top Union Urges Israel Divestment
Israa Farhan Norway's most influential trade union has called for the country's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund to withdraw investments from companies involved in activities supporting Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories. The demand comes as part of an intensifying divestment campaign aimed at aligning national financial practices with international law and human rights. The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), the largest labor organization in the country and a key ally of the ruling Labour Party, has a long history of influencing public policy beyond traditional labor issues. Its latest stance increases pressure on the government to take a firmer position regarding corporate complicity in the Israeli occupation. Speaking at a union conference where the Palestinian flag was raised alongside those of the United Nations and Norway, LO Deputy Leader Steinar Krogstad stated that companies operating in the occupied territories should no longer benefit from the fund's investments. He noted that the fund's general policy prohibits investing in entities that violate international law, and that companies supporting Israeli operations in these areas clearly fall under that category. The union's demand has gained urgency amid Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, which have drawn widespread international condemnation. Krogstad noted that these developments have pushed the issue higher on the political agenda, calling for stronger ethical guidelines in managing the world's largest sovereign wealth fund. The Israeli embassy in Oslo has not responded to requests for comment. The call for divestment follows a 2023 ruling by the United Nations' top court, which declared Israel's presence in the Palestinian territories and its settlement activities illegal under international law. The ruling urged Israel to withdraw as soon as possible, a directive that Israeli officials rejected, labeling the decision fundamentally flawed and biased. On April 10, the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, along with 47 other civil society organizations, sent a formal letter to Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg urging immediate action. The coalition seeks to ensure that Norway's investment practices do not support violations of international norms. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Local Norway
18-03-2025
- Business
- Local Norway
Wage talks between Norway's unions and employers head to mediation
The breakdown comes four days after the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise entered into talks on a collective bargaining agreement. 'We have had good and constructive negotiations but are still so far apart that it is now natural to ask the Ombudsman for assistance,' NHO CEO Ole Erik Almlid told reporters on Tuesday. The talks concerned the 'frontline industries', which are negotiated before other collective agreements and set the basis for other wage talks due to Norwegian industry being more subject to international competition and conditions than other sectors. Talks between the national mediator and the two parties will begin at the end of the month, and Almlid said both parties hope they would be able to avoid a general strike. A strike could be called as early as April 2nd if an agreement isn't reached with a meditator. This year's talks are what's referred to as an 'interim settlement'. In short, this means only wage rises, and not general working conditions, are up for discussion. Public broadcaster NRK reported that the breakdown concerned the framework of the salary rises, and how much of workers' wage hikes will apply nationally and how much will be up for negotiation between smaller unions and employers. Almlid said that global uncertainty meant that the amount of wage increase firms could offer fluctuated. Advertisement 'It's a difficult situation, with an escalating trade war and some industries struggling more than others. That's part of the background we're taking with us when we go to the Ombudsman,' he said. Meanwhile, unions were pushing for a real wage increase, meaning that wage increases outpace inflation. According to numerous forecasts, workers in Norway are expected to see their wages increase more than inflation in 2025.
