URGENT APPEAL: Solidarity with Arab trade unions
Trade unions in Tunisia led the street demonstrations this January which led to the downfall of the regime. In Egypt strikes across the country led to the replacement of President Mubarak and the creation of new, independent unions. In Bahrain, trade unions joined the protests for democratic reform. Across the region, trade unionists are demanding decent work – good jobs at fair wages, rights and democracy, and we can help.
TUC Aid’s immediate appeal aims to raise £15,000 by the end of March as the UK contribution to a global ITUC appeal for emergency funds. The money will be used to assist trade unions anywhere in the MENA region, and to lay the foundations for longer term work which will need more serious project planning.
If we reach our target, any extra funds will be used to support the ITUC’s medium-term strategy, especially for funding work in Tunisia and Egypt, over 2011-2012.
Read more about the TUC Aid Middle East / North Africa appeal
