'No Colombia Trade Deal Without an End to Violence Against Trade Unionists'

until that country makes significant progress toward ending violence against trade unionists. Colombia also must honor internationally recognized human and workers' rights and prosecutes high-ranking officials who are connected with murderous paramilitary groups, they say.

"This agreement will not get to the floor" unless Colombian authorities end the impunity of the people who murder trade unionists and human rights activists, Rep. James McGovern (D-Mass.) told a Capitol Hill press conference.

We want to see real change, real action, not just more endless talk.

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