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.
Nuestro apoyo y solidaridad está con los trabajadores de la construcción, materiales de construcción y madera y sus familias, quienes podrían o se han visto afectados negativamente por el COVID-19. Por lo tanto, enviamos nuestro pleno apoyo y solidaridad a los sindicatos de todo el mundo que enfrentan los emergentes desafíos del virus Corona.
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!