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Unison members urged to support trade unionists in Colombia at JFC fringe
The Justice for Colombia fringe, (left to right) Unison Northern Ireland regional secretary Patricia McKeown, Unison NEC member Joanne Tapper, Director of Youth at the CUT trade union federation Lina Montilla, and JFC's Nick MacWilliam
A JUSTICE for Colombia fringe meeting heard a call today for trade unionists in the South American country to receive further support.
Unison national executive member Joanne Tapper noted that the meeting was taking place on the second anniversary of the election of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s first progressive leader.
However, Mr Petro’s supporters do not hold a majority in the legislature.
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