Canadian and Québec unions stand in solidarity with family and colleagues of Shahidul Islam

June 30, 2023

The Canadian and Québec Labour movement, joining workers around the globe, condemn the brutal murder of Shahidul Islam, a 45-year-old father of two and President of the Gazipur unit of the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF).

The attack took place on June 25, 2023, in the context of his work as a union leader seeking to address a wage dispute at the request of workers. MORE

Credit: Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)