AFL-CIO Declaration Issued to Re-examine Colombia FTA on worker rights
The USW strongly disagrees with today’s U.S. pronouncement that Colombia has complied with the Labor Action Plan -- a move which will allow for implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) starting next month.
The USW, the AFL-CIO and the Colombia labor movement firmly believe the U.S. pronouncement is premature as unionists continue to be killed in Colombia -- at a rate of 30 slain in 2011, and six already this year. According to records made public, impunity for prosecution of such killings remains high at around 95 percent.
Leo W. Gerard, USW International President, said, “In light of such violence and impunity, Colombia continues its shameful distinction as the most dangerous country in the world to be a trade unionist." He confirmed support of a joint declaration issued today by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka with leaders of the national Colombian labor unions CUT and the CTC that was critical of the FTA implementation ... more
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