New Amnesty International action on imprisoned Iranian trade unionists

04-06-2012

Amnesty International has launched a new action in response to the sentencing of two Iranian union leaders.

Tehran transport workers' union activist Reza Shahabi and Teachers' Association activist Rasoul Bodaghi were both recently sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for their union engagement.

In response to the news of the sentencings, the IUF 26th Congress adopted an emergency resolution condemning the government's systematic repression of trade union activity, including repression against the IUF-affiliated Haft Tapeh Sugar Workers Union; and pledged full support for the struggle for independent trade unions in Iran.

CLICK HERE [1] to download the postcard and mail to the Iranian authorities!

The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) is an international federation of trade unions representing workers employed in agriculture and plantations; the preparation and manufacture of food and beverages; hotels, restaurants and catering services; all stages of tobacco processing. The IUF is composed of 394 affiliated organizations in 126 countries representing a combined membership of around 2,6 million.

How to contact the IUF:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Rampe du Pont-Rouge, 8, CH-1213, Petit-Lancy (Switzerland)
Phone: + 41 22 793 22 33
Fax: + 41 22 793 22 38

Links:
[1] http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE13/032/2012/en/d14d55b6-3dac-4d0c-87fc-cb5c22533051/mde130322012en.pdf