Ceremony marking 77th anniversary of establishing GFTU

Damascus, SANA- The General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU) held on Wednesday a celebration on the 77th anniversary of its establishment and in appreciation of the working class’ efforts and sacrifices.

Mohammad Shaaban Azzouz, member of the Regional Leadership of al-Baath Arab socialist Party, said in a speech that the war against Syria targeted all its social, economic and cultural components and aimed to undermine it, hailing the Syrian Arab army’s sacrifices in confronting this war.

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Azzouz pointed out that the war came to reverse Syria’s gains and achievements that laid the cornerstone for building a modern Syria in an attempt “to bring it to its knees.”

Jamal al-Qadri, GFTU chairman said Syrian workers exerted diligent efforts to build their country, affirming that they are determined to combat terrorist organizations in all areas despite tough challenges ahead.

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He also praised the March 8th Revolution which gave the workers and peasants their rights.

In a statement on the occasion that SANA received a copy of, the Federation vowed non-stop efforts to defend the rights of workers and “keep their suffering at a minimum under current circumstances.”

Manar al-Frieh/Manal Ismael

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