BRITAIN'S largest union is pledged to impose sanctions against the Rhodesian regime if the Tory government unilaterally decides to lift them. Ron Todd, national Transport and General Workers Union, week warned the government that impose sanctions'.
Todd addressing a rally Central Hall Westminster on 19 September, wIlch also hearo raouc cronispeakers-'we will not tolerate a sell-out in Zimbabwe,' Todd said.
He referred to the resolution passed at the TGWU's biennial delegate conference earlier this year, condemning apartheid and minority rule in southern Africa and pledging solidarity with the liberation movements in the region. He declared the union's support for the Zimbabwe Emergency Campaign which had organised the rally.
Todd's commitment sanctions was made 'Statement of. Intent being ZECC. The idea is to get signatures pledging to continue to do all in our power to implement officer of the 'we will of 1500 at Committee (ZECC), implement reference to the circulated by Ron Todd - pledged to impose sanctions them.
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Dangers November.: importance the principle campaign HANCINCIT sanctions in the event' of the government lifting However, Todd went one better by insisting trade union action sanetions. In this he was echoing floor speakers campaign forumat the Teach-in on 15 September, Activists from the Zimbabwe Information Group, Group, Big Flame and Workers. Party stressed the need to approach bodies and shop committees for an undertaking of action on ¡An IMG speaker pointed out government would probably not try to lift the Sanctions Order when it came up for renewal in But this did diminish campaign around Statement of Intent. It was essential to establish statement could be the focus for a nation ide working class action.
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weeks before the November uêbate in Parliament are a golden opport to approach local trade unionists to pledge commitment to action on Zimbabwe.
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