From the Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq (FWCUI), Jan. 6:

As a result of the continuous efforts and collaboration between the Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq (FWCUI) and the workers of the water supply trade unions in Basra, we were able to achieve some of our demands; including the main demand which is hiring the contract employees as permanent employees with full benefits. This achievement came as a result of a demonstration held by the workers on site and following the meeting between the head of FWCUI, Subhi Albadri, and the officials of the ministry of the water resources in addition to the warning that was issued by the workers in which they stated that they will stage a strike on-site unless the ministry responds to their demands.

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