Posted on 18-12-2002
NZ
Unions Oppose War On Iraq
The Council of Trade Unions National Affiliates Council, representing
more
than 300,000 union members, has resolved to actively oppose
war on Iraq,
CTU president Ross Wilson announced today.
In a resolution the CTU National Affiliates Council has:
· Deplored the cynical linkage by the US government of support
for the war
with free trade negotiations with the US ;
· Condemned any pressure that is or may be brought to bear on
NZ to drop
its nuclear free policy in exchange for free trade negotiations
with the US;
· Called on the NZ government to support strengthening and implementation
of existing treaties and conventions for the elimination of
nuclear,
chemical and biological weapons;
· Called on the NZ government to actively work towards mandated
international inspection of all countries developing and producing
weapons
of mass destruction.
· Called for every effort to be made for a long term peaceful
resolution of
the current situation
And has called on unions to;
· Support and participate in any rallies and community activities
against
the war.
· Work to increase understanding of the current international
situation
amongst their members.
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