Hassan Faqih

Hassan Faqih is the Vice President of the General Federation of Trade Unions in Lebanon and a prominent advocate for the rights of workers in the region. As a member of the Central Council of the International Federation of Arab Trade Unions, he has been vocal about the severe economic challenges facing Lebanese workers, particularly the alarming youth unemployment rate that has reached 40%. Faqih emphasizes the impact of Israeli incursions on Lebanon, which have exacerbated the economic crisis and led to widespread job losses. He advocates for the establishment of a common Arab market to facilitate labor movement and reduce tariffs on Arab products, aiming to foster economic revival across Arab nations.