Turkish workers walk 600 Km in protest of dismissals!

(22 October 2009) The protest March in support of the dismissed Kent-As workers is now drawing to a close. After more than 30 days of marching, covering close to 600km, the workers plan to occupy a square in Ankara until such time as they get their jobs back.

Despite an attempt by the police to try and ban the march, the workers covered around 20km a day walking along the side of the motorway which links Izmir to Ankara.

PSI European Secretary, Jürgen Buxbaum, joined the march on October 10th and spoke on behalf of PSI and the EPSU expressing solidarity and support with the workers.

The March was joined at times by members of support groups and other unions, as well as some political parties and many passersby expressed their sympathy and support for the protesters.

For the full story please go to Public Service International (PSI ) website

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