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TUC writes to Iranian Ambassador to release teacher trade unionist Mohammad Habibi

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Tanya Warlock - 26 Oct 2018
Letter

TUC writes to Ambassador of Zimbabwe to denounce the latest oppression against the ZCTU

The TUC General Secretary, Ms Frances O’Grady, wrote to the Ambassador of Zimbabwe, HE Colonel Christian Katsande to denounce the actions of the government of Zimbabwe who employed immense and unjust methods to block the recent peaceful demonstration organised by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). Which orchestrated the subsequent arrest of ZCTU leaders.

Tanya Warlock - 16 Oct 2018
Letter

TUC writes to Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calling for release of trade unionists

Tanya Warlock - 22 Aug 2018
Letter

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