Diwaniyah: Dozens of contract workers from the Diwaniyah Governorate Education Directorate staged a demonstration in front of the old education building, demanding that the central government and the Council of Representatives include them in the 2027 budget and grant them permanent positions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the demonstrators have made it clear that unless their demands are met, they will initiate an open-ended sit-in. The protest reflects ongoing concerns among contract workers in the education sector who seek job security and inclusion in government planning.

The contract workers are urging the authorities to address their employment status as part of the upcoming budgetary considerations. The call for permanent positions highlights the workers’ desire for stability and recognition of their contributions to the education sector.

The demonstration underscores a larger issue of employment rights and job security for temporary workers within the region. As the 2027 budget discussions approach, the protesters are hopeful that their voices will be heard and their employment conditions will be improved.