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16 January, 2002The IMF wants all trade unionists out of jail and the country to return to democracy before the World Cup takes place.
KOREA, REP: In Marcello Malentacchi's latest opinion column, the IMF general secretary says that the upcoming World Cup football championship, to be co-hosted by South Korea, is not just about enjoying one of the world's favourite pastimes but offers the possibility to put pressure on this Asian nation with regard to its poor record on trade union rights.
"I believe this is a great opportunity," states Malentacchi, "to put the Korean government and its president on the spot." One had to remind football fans everywhere - and amongst them large numbers of metalworkers - that the workers in South Korea do not enjoy much of this wonderful entertainment, especially those who are in jail because of their trade union activities.
Metalworkers around the world will join in putting the spotlight on this country during next week's international day of action for the release of imprisoned trade unionists in South Korea, taking place on January 22.
To read the full text of the IMF general secretary's new opinion column, click on the associated link.
"I believe this is a great opportunity," states Malentacchi, "to put the Korean government and its president on the spot." One had to remind football fans everywhere - and amongst them large numbers of metalworkers - that the workers in South Korea do not enjoy much of this wonderful entertainment, especially those who are in jail because of their trade union activities.
Metalworkers around the world will join in putting the spotlight on this country during next week's international day of action for the release of imprisoned trade unionists in South Korea, taking place on January 22.
To read the full text of the IMF general secretary's new opinion column, click on the associated link.