This union, founded in 2018, serves as a foundational organization supporting workers within the agricultural and food processing sectors in the Gaza Strip. The union operates as an umbrella organization and body for the sub-unions representing agricultural and food processing workers across the five governorates of the Gaza Strip.

The union has outlined a set of ambitious goals aimed at promoting the well-being and rights of workers, fostering community development, and upholding democratic values. These goals include the following:

   – The union is dedicated to defending the rights and interests of workers, advocating fair labour practices, as well as protecting and preserving their rights. This involves representation before official and legal authorities, with a focus on improving the material and social conditions of workers.

   – The union seeks to contribute to the development of workers by raising the awareness on cultural and social issues and union matters. Through educational initiatives and community engagement, it aims to strengthen the workers and contribute to the broader process of community development.

   – Recognizing the importance of effective communication, the union is committed to strengthening the language of dialogue to achieve its goals. It asserts the right to employ all legitimate means of union struggle to represent and advocate for workers effectively.

   – The union actively promotes values such as democracy, integrity, transparency, equality, and non-discrimination. Special attention is given to the protection of women’s rights, emphasizing the principles of gender equality within the workplace.

   – The union aims to instil a sense of belonging and love for the homeland among its members. It views the struggle for freedom, social justice, and the preservation of rights as integral components of its mission, fostering a strong connection between the union and the Palestinian people.

The General Union of Agricultural and Food Processing Workers has 5 sub-unions in the Gaza Strip: The Rafah Union, the Khan Yunis Union, the Central Union, the Gaza Union, and the Northern Union.