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May 23, 2018
Blog

Wrongfully Detained Korean Union Leader Han Sang-gyun Wins Release

In December 2015, President Han Sang-gyun of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) was imprisoned for defending tradeunion rights and fighting back against corporate corruption and the repressive government of former President Park Geun-hye. This week, Han finally won his freedom.
July 31, 2017
Statement

AFL-CIO’s ‘‘Comments in Response to Executive Order Regarding Trade Agreements Violations and Abuses’’

AFL-CIO comments regarding the harm caused by trade agreement abuses and violations. (Docket No. USTR–2017–0010)
July 27, 2017
Executive Council Statement

2017 George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award

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