Iraq techers appeal for support

The Iraqi Teachers' Union is under attack from the Iraqi government. The government has authorised an official body to take over the union with the pretext of forcing the union to hold elections. It is worth noting that the ITU has already held several national conferences since 2003 and had elected an ITU leadership openly and democratically.

The government attempts are illegitimate, unacceptable and a blatant violation and interference in the internal democratic affairs of the union. They also violate the Iraqi constitution that guarantees workers' the right to organise. The ITU leadership has is ready to struggle to preserve the independence of the ITU. Because of this, its leaders are under threat of arrest.

The ITU needs your solidarity and support. To send a message of protest to the Iraqi government, visit Labour Start.

From GLW issue 790