Twenty two public sector trade unionists in Turkey have now been released on bail after 289 days of prison. About 100 unionists were arrested on February 19 2012 in police raids that targeted members and leaders of public sector union KESK. Last year saw an increased repression against Turkish unionists including those in essential services such as aviation. Thirty trade unionists from nine European countries travelled to Ankara to demonstrate their solidarity and support to the defendants on 10 April. Read the statement of Education International here, and the International Transport Federation here. For solidarity, click here.
Twenty two public sector trade unionists in Turkey have now been released on bail after 289 days of prison. About 100 unionists were arrested on February 19 2012 in police raids that targeted members and leaders of public sector union KESK. Last year saw an increased repression against Turkish unionists including those in essential services such as aviation. Thirty trade unionists from nine European countries travelled to Ankara to demonstrate their solidarity and support to the defendants on 10 April. Read the statement of Education International here, and the International Transport Federation here. For solidarity, click here.
