The United States Reiterates the Important Role Unions Play in Democracies

U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William R. Brownfield met with the President of the General Confederation of Workers (CGT), Julio Roberto Gomez, on October 29.  The Ambassador commended Mr. Gomez for his dedication to the defense of workers’ rights, and expressed concern that Colombian labor leaders continue to face threats and violence due to their professional activities.  The Ambassador emphasized that “labor organizations like the CGT play positive, essential roles in all democratic societies, including the United States and Colombia.”  He also underscored the courage of Colombian labor leaders in their struggle against violence and impunity.