Exiled Union Leader: Workers ‘Demanding Democracy’ in Eswatini

Episode 2 March 16, 2023 00:25:20
Exiled Union Leader: Workers ‘Demanding Democracy’ in Eswatini
Solidarity Center
Exiled Union Leader: Workers ‘Demanding Democracy’ in Eswatini

Mar 16 2023 | 00:25:20

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Show Notes

In Eswatini, where union workers are routinely harassed, attacked and even killed for going on strike or holding rallies, union leader Sticks Nkambule was recently targeted by the government for leading a strike to improve working conditions. Forced to flee the country, Nkambule describes the interconnected struggle for worker rights, human rights and democracy. “We […]

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