17.09.2006

Burma Stall in British Trade Unions Conference

                  Burma Campaign UK organized a Burma stall in this week’s Trade Unions’ Conference in Brighton, UK ; 10 - 14 September.

Bob Crow, General Secretary of the RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport workers) Union in Burma stand

Brendan Barber, in the middle, is the TUC General Secretary.

Ian McCartney, in the middle, is the government Minister responsible for Burma.

Roger Lyons was General Secretary of Amicus, one of the largest trade unions, former TUC President and patron of Burma Campaign UK.

The Burma Campaign stall at the TUC.

(Photos courtesy of Anna Roberts, BCUK)

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