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The leader of a Russian auto workers union, Alexei Etmanov, was assaulted twice at his home in Vsevolozhsk, Russia, in November. Etmanov, co-chair of the independent Interregional Trade Union of Autoworkers, faced attackers with brass knuckles and metal pipes and suffered serious injuries. Following the first attack, the ITUA received a call warning union members to stop their activities or lose their lives. Two other members of the union also were assaulted following a picket for union recognition.

The Russian government has failed to properly investigate these crimes, releasing suspects, suspending cases, and quickly halting inquiries. Demand that these auto workers receive protection from Russian authorities.

Send letters of protest to the prosecutor general’s office at prgenproc@gov.ru and regional prosecutors at

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Expiration Date:
Sat, 01/31/2009 - 5:59pm