The Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions renews its commitment to protecting workers and reveals that 74 workers were killed during 2025.
The department explained, in a press statement, that this day comes in light of the worsening challenges faced by Palestinian workers, in light of the difficult economic conditions and weak adherence to safety standards in some work sites, which increases the extent of occupational risks and exposes workers’ lives to danger.
The statement revealed the martyrdom of 74 workers during the period from January 1, 2025 to December 30, 2025, distributed as follows: 20 workers within the labor market in the West Bank, one worker as a result of targeting at sea, 14 workers while trying to reach or return to their workplaces, and 39 workers within the 1948 territories. 18 workers were also killed as a result of being shot, arrested, pursued, or stormed into their workplaces.
The statement indicated that 47 “livelihood martyrs” fell from October 7, 2023 until the end of 2025, in light of the continuing risks threatening Palestinian workers in their various workplaces.
The department stressed that occupational safety is not an option, but rather “a national, ethical and legal responsibility”, calling for concerted efforts to protect workers and promote a safe work environment.
She called for the effective implementation and strict oversight of occupational safety and health standards in various sectors, holding employers fully responsible for providing preventive measures, strengthening the role of regulatory authorities, activating inspection and accountability tools, and spreading preventive awareness through ongoing training programs targeting workers and employers.
She also stressed the importance of harmonizing national legislation with international standards to ensure broader protection for workers.
The department concluded its statement by emphasizing the Union’s continued union struggle to preserve the dignity of the Palestinian worker, protect his life, and promote decent work conditions, under the slogan:
“Worker safety… the basis of production, and his dignity… the title of justice.”




