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British Trade Union leaders demonstrate against human rights abuses in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Vigil
September 22, 2006

Leaders of British Trade Unions turned out in pouring rain to protest outside the Zimbabwe Embassy in London against the ill-treatment of trade unionists in Zimbabwe. The demonstration was part of a world wide protest by labour movements in response to the recent brutal suppression of peaceful protests organised by the trades union movement in Zimbabwe.

The President of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Alison Shepherd, said they wanted to demonstrate the depth of their support for fellow workers in Zimbabwe. She said there had a long and close relationship with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions and they watching the situation in Zimbabwe with great anxiety. Leaders from a number of unions took part in the protest, among :them Amicus, T&G, ATL, GMB, Unison, Prospect and other unions including the NUJ. They were joined by members of the Zimbabwe Vigil who have been holding a protest outside the Zimbabwe Embassy every Saturday for four years.

Vigil Co-ordinators

The vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place every Saturdays from 14.00 - 18.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe. http://www.zimvigil.co.uk.

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