WFTU Solidarity Statement with workers of EKTAM SOFT DRINKS

The World Federation of Trade Unions, representing more than 105 million workers in 134 countries across all continents, strongly condemns the dismissal of 37 workers of EKTAM SOFT DRINKS in Famagusta, Cyprus, immediately after they demanded a collective agreement.

The international class-oriented trade union movement expresses its full and unconditional solidarity with the EMEK-İŞ union, their just demands, and the indefinite strike that began a week ago.

We denounce the anti-union actions and practices carried out by the company, targeting the workers who courageously defend their interests struggling for dignified salaries and working conditions.

The WFTU joins its voice with DEV-IŞ, its local union EMEK-İŞ, and the workers of EKTAM SOFT DRINKS, demanding the immediate reinstatement of all dismissed workers, stopping the unacceptable anti-union practices, the harassment and threats against struggling workers, and proceeding with a collective agreement that guarantees dignified employment conditions.