BRUSSELS, 6 December 2013
/ PRNewswire Africa / - The ITUC, on behalf of 175 million workers
worldwide, extends its heartfelt condolences to the people of South Africa on the passing of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest and most courageous leaders of modern times.
Through a lifetime of devotion to the fight to end apartheid dictatorship and bring democracy and justice to the people of South Africa, Nelson Mandela
was an inspiration for untold numbers of people across the world, and
his incomparable legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
His determination to build a South Africa
free of discrimination and exploitation made the most profound impact,
at home and abroad, as he guided his country from the oppression of the
apartheid years into the dawn of a new era.
Nelson Mandela stands
as a colossus of human history. The ITUC sends its deepest sympathy to
his family, friends and all those with whom he shared the burdens and
triumphs of political struggle.
The ITUC represents 176 million workers in 161 countries and territories and has 325 national affiliates.
SOURCE International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
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