Nazareth Municipality Union Demands Equal Treatment for All Staff

The head of the Nazareth Municipality Workers' Union, Izz al-Din al-Fahoum, has called on the municipality's administration to respect all its employees and ensure fair and equal treatment. In a letter sent on Friday, October 9, 2026, to the municipality's administration, the appointed committee head, and council members, the union expressed its objection to what it described as "selective handling of incidents affecting workers." The union stated that one recent incident was addressed based on a single party's account without objective examination, while previous cases of harm to employees did not receive a similar response from the administration. Al-Fahoum's letter also mentioned that the union has received testimonies and claims of repeated offensive expressions against employees, urging a serious investigation and the provision of a safe work environment based on mutual respect and equality. The union emphasized that it does not downplay the seriousness of any incident or justify abuse from any party, stressing the need for a professional and fair examination of each case to protect the dignity of all involved before drawing conclusions. The union concluded by stating it will continue to monitor developments and determine its next steps accordingly. Nazareth Municipality has been contacted for comment.