Dockworkers strike in Europe and beyond against arms shipments, war deaths

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Dockworkers at 113 ports across 22 countries went on strike to protest arms shipments through ports and deaths of seafarers in conflicts from the Gulf to the Black Sea. The action disrupted shipping and ferries, while workers also called for higher pay, improved conditions, and onboard doctors for vessels crossing war zones.

By Valentini Anagnostopoulou ATHENS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Dockworkers went on strike across Europe and beyond on Friday, disrupting shipping and ferries as they protested against the use of their ports for arms shipments and the number of seafarers killed in wars from the Gulf to the Black Sea. Strikers across 113 ports in 22 countries also called for pay rises, better working conditions and the right to have doctors on board vessels crossing war zones.