The ITUC, together with the ETUC and the ITF, has expressed its deep concern about the dispersion of a peaceful protest action of workers of Georgian Railways and trade unions and community activists by the police on 24 August 2017.
The ITUC has condemned today’s murderous terrorist attack in Barcelona and Cambrils, which have taken the lives of a least 12 people and injured many more, and expressed its condolences and solidarity with the people of Spain.
“Our thoughts are first and foremost with those who have fallen victim to this terrorist attack. Democracy should be protected said ITUC General Secretary Sharan Burrow.
The ITUC has expressed its concern over harassment of two trade unions in Belarus, after officials seized documents and equipment from the offices of the Radio Electronic Union, REP, and Belarusian Independent Union, BNP, and interrogated leaders and staff of the two unions for several hours on 2 August.