Aug 20 - Unite The Union Welcomes Statements Condemning Jusapol’s 'Unacceptable Actions'
Unite The Union welcomes the statements made recently by both, the Spanish Government’s Cadiz representative and the Spanish Union, Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) in relation to Jusapol’s 'unacceptable actions' during the recent protest at the frontier.
A spokesperson said: "We must reiterate that this kind of behaviour represents a direct threat to democracy and that Unite the Union will oppose racism and all forms of prejudice wherever they arise.
"We are surprised at our local unions’ lukewarm approach towards this incident. As unions they should be fully aware of the threat of fascism and the awakening of the far right in Europe. This type of incident at the frontier must be exposed for what it is and without any hesitation, right wing, racist and nationalistic.
"Unite the Union must highlight the inconsistency shown by business representatives in Gibraltar, who recently saw fit to criticise Unite the Union’s Borders & Coastguards’ legitimate dispute, but have yet failed to apply the same criteria to the behaviour of Spanish right wing nationalists and some off-duty police officers who also interrupted the frontier flow.
"Yet some of these participants harassed, assaulted and humiliated ordinary citizens Unite the Union reiterates its demand that the Spanish Government fully investigates the events on the 15 th August and that disciplinary action be taken against those individuals that abused their position as law enforcement officers.
"Finally, with an uncertain future for Gibraltar and the Campo de Gibraltar in the light of a hard or no deal Brexit, Unite The Union remains fully committed to continue our cross-frontier collaboration with our Spanish and Gibraltarian colleagues with the aim of further develop the already existent good neighbourly relations."
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