Solidarity Center Condemns Murders of Union Leaders in Bangladesh, Honduras

June 28, 2023 00:05:31
Solidarity Center Condemns Murders of Union Leaders in Bangladesh, Honduras
Solidarity Center
Solidarity Center Condemns Murders of Union Leaders in Bangladesh, Honduras

Jun 28 2023 | 00:05:31

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Show Notes

  A garment union leader in Bangladesh and four garment union leaders in Honduras were killed over the weekend, murders the Solidarity Center and global union and human rights organizations are strongly condemning, and which they say highlight the need for employers and governments in every country to ensure workers can safely exercise their basic rights to form and join unions. “The perpetrators of these horrific murders must be brought to justice,” says Solidarity Center Executive Director Shawna Bader-Blau. “Assaults on workers and union leaders for trying to form unions and exercise their fundamental rights are increasing worldwide. These heinous […]

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