Tag #Trade Unionists

How are the attacks on trade unionists in Colombia connected to the country's complex history and ongoing conflicts?

The killings of Colombian trade unionists are linked to the country's enduring civil conflict, involving left-wing rebels, right-wing paramilitaries, drug cartels, and the state. The ITUC's report indicates that these are often targeted murders of union members working in regions with significant coca cultivation and illegal mining, where businesses may seek to suppress worker organization through violence. The lack of punishment for these attacks further exacerbates the problem.