ITGLWF red at Dominican Govt denying clothing workers' rights
28 Nov '05
3 min read
Said Mr. Kearney in his letter: “The sixty trade union leaders from some forty different countries who came together for the Executive Committee of the ITGLWF held earlier this month in Santo Domingo had the opportunity of hearing first-hand the government's vision for the sector, in which social dialogue and respect for fundamental rights were presented as vital ingredients in promoting a strong and vibrant textile, clothing and footwear industry”.
He warned that however, the denial of union registration and the dismissal of union members at Knitex is incompatible with that vision, and runs the risk of doing irreparable damage to the image of the Dominican industry at a time when the sector is already in crisis.
The ITGLWF has urged the Minster of Labour to intervene to ensure that the union is granted legal registration and the workers are reinstated with payment of lost wages.
The International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation is a global union federation bringing together 220 affiliated organisations in 110 countries with a combined membership of 10 million workers.
International Textile, Garment & Leather Workers' Federation (ITGLWF) is an International Trade Secretariat bringing together 217 affiliated organisations in 110 countries.
International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers' Federation
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