Most of us take it for granted that we can join a union and even be an official without fearing for our life. It is as it should be, but it is not like that in certain parts of this insane world. To actively participate in union affairs for the betterment of your fellow worker, can at times, be very dangerous, this should not be tolerated. The state will always protect its corporate bosses and their profits, at the expense of the workers, even to the point of death.
An appeal from Labour Start:
Last month, the president of Gambia responded to trade union protests against customs tax increases and fuel prices by banning union activities. Three union leaders were arrested.
One of them, Sheriff Diba of the Gambian National Transport Control Association, died in prison. This followed reports of brutal treatment at the hands of the National Intelligence Agency.
At the request of the International Transport Workers Federation, we have launched an online campaign demanding justice for Sheriff and an end to repression.
Please support it by clicking here:
http://www.labourstart.org/go/gambia
Please share this message with your friends, family, and fellow trade union members.
Thank you!
Eric Lee
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