The Conference noted its agreement with President Colom regarding the urgent need to lay solid foundations for social dialogue, as a means of generating trust between the social partners. Another priority is the need to step up labour inspections.
The Conference also called on the international community to intensify political and material support for the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala, promoted by the UN. Its director, Carlos Castresana, left a very strong impression on the conference delegates.
Given the continuing increase in the murders of women in Guatemala and Central America at large, the trade union movement committed to prioritising the fight against “feminicide”.
The Conference also stressed the need to wage an international campaign in Guatemala and Central America to strengthen the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, as established in Conventions 87 and 98 of the ILO.
“The fight against impunity is crucial. It is a fight that has to begin with the strengthening of the rule of law in Guatemala,” said Guy Ryder, General Secretary of the ITUC.
International Trade Union Confederation
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