The General Union of Oil and Chemical Materials has announced that the Ministries of Finance and Industry have provided the necessary funds to cover social benefits for fuel transport workers. This comes after an agreement was signed with petroleum companies on September 17, 2026, to increase profit margins. The increase will enable companies to pay workers' financial dues and provide social coverage.
The agreement aims to address workers' demands related to social benefits and the implementation of a 2019 agreement. The 2019 agreement outlines special allowances, financial and social benefits for fuel transport workers. It also includes mechanisms for adjusting profit margins and increases to enable companies to pay workers' dues.
According to Salim Sahimi, General Secretary of the Oil University, the increase in profit margins will help companies meet their financial obligations to workers. This may lead to the cancellation of a planned strike by fuel transport workers on September 23 and 24. The strike was planned due to unresolved issues related to social benefits and the implementation of the 2019 agreement.
Sahimi emphasized that the union is open to dialogue and negotiation to find mutually acceptable solutions. However, the union remains committed to the strike, as no conciliation session has been held. He attributed the current situation to the Ministry of Social Affairs, which is responsible for overseeing conciliation sessions between workers and the union.
The union had previously announced the strike on August 27, 2026, and has found itself in a deadlock. Sahimi noted that the 2019 agreement can be renegotiated on certain points to satisfy both parties. The union is seeking to resolve issues related to social benefits and financial dues for fuel transport workers.
The Ministries of Finance and Industry have fulfilled their commitments by providing the necessary funds. This development may lead to improved working conditions and benefits for fuel transport workers. The agreement with petroleum companies may also help to prevent future strikes and disruptions in the fuel transport sector.
The Oil University's agreement with petroleum companies is a significant step towards resolving the issues faced by fuel transport workers. The increase in profit margins will enable companies to provide social benefits and financial dues to workers. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of fuel transport workers and their families.
Key points
- The agreement between the Oil University and petroleum companies aims to provide social benefits to fuel transport workers by increasing profit margins.
- The 2019 agreement outlines special allowances and financial benefits for fuel transport workers, which are yet to be fully implemented.
- The planned strike by fuel transport workers on September 23 and 24 may be cancelled following the agreement.
