Nablus: The Workers Union for The Private Schools and Kindergarten declares Several Demands

The administrative board of the workers union for the private schools and kindergarten conducted several meetings in Nablus, in order to discuss their legal demands for women workers in the sector. The private sector according to the participants suffer from marginalization, particularly concerning counting the 3-month summer holiday, and setting a minimum rate for wages. Moreover, the participants discussed the possible measures to take in order to achieve and fulfill their demands, which are a priority to the union, taking into consideration that a memo was sent to the minister of labor Dr. Ahmad Majdalani, asking him to set a minimum rate for wages.

The meeting that was held in the headquarters of the PWWSD explored the difficulties and problems women workers encounter, as well as a work plan, and a set of activities and events  to be implemented, which aim to empower and build the capacities of working women.

The members of the administrative board discussed the dilemma caused when the workers sought another union in the sector, which, according to the administrative board, will adversely affect the demands of the workers as it only rummages their efforts and collective attempts. Hence, the union addressed the concerned parties with many letters, asking them to support the union in order to promote collaborative work and democracy.

The workers union for the private sector and kindergarten was established in Nablus in 2007, after it was registered in the Ministry of Labor, where two conferences were held to elect an administrative board. In the conferences the union presented its activities and administrative and financial reports, and it prepared for a third conference for the beginning of next year. The union in Nablus is considered part of the national workers union for the private sector and kindergarten in the OPT.