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His release came just days after the global trade union movement held solidarity demonstrations in more than 40 countries to demand the Mexican government respect trade union and human rights.

During the Mexico Global Days of Action, from February 14 to February 19, unions all over the world organized rallies, demonstrations and meetings with Mexican diplomatic representatives to fight for Mexican trade union rights and to put a stop to the Mexican government’s attacks on unions and trade unionists.

In Geneva, UNI held a demonstration in front of the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations along with other Global Union Federations (GUFs). UNI was also part of a GUF meeting with a representative from the Mission.

Linares is a prominent leader of Los Mineros, the National Union of Mining, Metallurgical, Steel and Allied Workers of Mexico (SNTMMSSRM). The charges against him were part of the Mexican government’s campaign of trade union intimidation and continued violations of the right to freedom of association.

Linares is a true inspiration for trade unionists, especially in Mexico. On the day of his release, about 50 Los Mineros members were waiting outside the prison to greet him.

You can find more information about Juan Linares and the Mexico Days of Action at:



http://tinyurl.com/6xfe9y7



http://www.cope378.ca/mexican-labour-leader-juan-linares-released-prison



http://www.icem.org/en/5-Mining-DGOJP/4265-Mexican-Trade-Unionist-Juan-Linares-Released-from-Jail



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