Unison members urged to support trade unionists in Colombia at JFC fringe
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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