On behalf of BWI Africa & Middle East region, the regional Presidium, the AFRECO members; the secretariat and all affiliates and its leadership, we extend our sincerest solidarity and support to all leaders defending the safety and health of workers in different countries to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus pandemic.
Unsere Unterstützung und Solidarität richten sich an alle Beschäftigten der Baubranche sowie der Holz- und Forstwirtschaft und ihre Familien, die von der Covid-19-Situation betroffen sind. Daher erklären wir auch unsere uneingeschränkte Unterstützung und Solidarität für die Gewerkschaften auf der ganzen Welt, die gegen die negativen Auswirkungen des Corona-Virus kämpfen
I also want to thank our frontline workers who are working tirelessly during the lockdowns: doctors, nurses, security Forces, civic workers and cleaners who are providing essential services. We appreciate their work and contributions in helping fight this pandemic.
It is in times like these that we need to be united as nations and unions to fight a common enemy, which has already claimed countless lives in many countries. I call on all unions, employers and governments to ensure that workers’ voices are heard, rights are protected and job losses are averted.
Finally, I give honour to the BWI Presidium for their leadership and foresight in defending the rights of all workers. Amandla Awethu!