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Athens, Greece – February 16, 2015

SOLIDARITY WITH CANADA RAIL WORKERS

The World Federation of Trade Unions representing 90 million workers in 126 countries extends its solidarity with the Rail workers on strike in Canada.

The strike by locomotive engineers and other train workers began late Saturday after contract talks failed.

The WFTU denounces the proclamation of the Government of Canada in violation with the right to strike that the workers struggles for better wages, for safer and better working and living conditions is a “threat to the economy”.

The working class which is the engine of the economy producing all wealth in the society should be able to satisfy its contemporary needs according to the scientific and technological progress.

The WFTU joins its voice with the workers struggle and asks that their demands must be accepted and implemented not only to protect themselves but also the passengers.

THE SECRETARIAT