An appeal for solidarity and support for arrested union representatives. In certain circumstances, under this economic system of corporate capitalism, organising to get your employer to negotiate with you can be extremely dangerous. You could face harassment, beatings, arrest, imprisonment and sometimes death, as the state will always take the side of the business brigade. We can't rely on the so called laws of the land and justice, these two prongs of the state are there to protect power, wealth and privilege for the parasitical few.
A month ago, workers at NagaWorld casino
hotel in Cambodia went on strike. They demanded that the management
engage in good faith negotiations over the forced mass redundancy of
over 1,300 workers. Many of those workers were left destitute. Instead of talking to the union, police began arresting workers and union leaders. Two weeks ago, the union president was violently arrested on the picket line by plain clothes police.
Other union leaders were also arrested.
At the moment, 8 union leaders are currently in detention. They are
all charged with incitement offences under the Criminal Code, which
carry a sentence of up to 5 years imprisonment.
They are being denied access to legal representation.
The Director General of the International Labour Organisation has
already expressed deep concern over the arrests and has called for the
immediate release of those arrested.
And now the International Union of Foodworkers (IUF) has launched an online campaign demanding that the union leaders be released from jail and the charges dropped.
Please take a moment to show your support for these brave workers, and to demand justice - click here.
And please share this message with your friends, family and fellow union members.
Thank you!
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