The establishment and activities of the Labor Union at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) significantly contribute to the recognition of unions and labor rights, including freedom of association and collective bargaining, for all employees, including women and international staff. This commitment to labor rights aligns closely with Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) - "Decent Work and Economic Growth." By ensuring democratic representation, promoting fair working conditions, fostering harmonious workplace relations, and aligning policies with international labor standards, the AASTMT Labor Union plays a pivotal role in advancing the SDG 8 objective of achieving sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all, including women and international staff.
In April 2021, the AASTMT announced the elections for the Labor union which is responsible for representing AASTMT faculty and staff. The labor union was officially approved by the AASTMT president. The AASMT labor union consists of 30 members (20 from the teaching staff and 10 from the employees). All of the members of the labor union are elected by AASTMT teaching faculty and employees. The elections were conducted in April 2021 on three days, where all employees of the AASTMT had the opportunity to elect their representatives online through their online portal. The elections resulted in the election of 17 females and 13 males to represent the AASTMT teaching staff and employees for three years Read more...
