We salute the determined stance of the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union against the imperialist war and against the hostility towards union
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We salute the determined stance of the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union against the imperialist war and against the hostility towards union. This attack on the trade union struggle, targeting union Vice President Erik Helgeson, is in fact an attack on the labour movement. As the Maritime Employees Solidarity Association (DAD-DER), we want to express our unwavering solidarity with you in this just and honourable struggle.
The union’s decision to block military shipments to Israel is a proud continuation of the working class’s commitment to human conscience and anti-war principles. It powerfully demonstrates that the working class can stand against the war with meaningful, practical responses.
The smear campaign against Vice President Erik Helgeson, the attempt to terminate his employment, and the company’s refusal to back down despite clear legal rulings, represent a clear manifestation of capital’s efforts to dismantle workers’ organizations and suppress collective struggle. Despite the Swedish Labour Court ruling that Helgeson is innocent, and the blockade is legal, the pressures continue. This once again exposes the reality that workers’ rights are not only protected by legal guarantees but also by workers’ solidarity and organised class struggle.
The historic victories of the working class were made possible through such resistance. Today, in the person of Erik Helgeson, we stand united against every attack on trade union rights. The courageous position of the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union in challenging imperialist war policies and the anti-union attitude of the company serves as an inspiring example to working people across the world
Once again, we salute your struggle and stand with the combative dockers and the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union that leads them.
Helgeson is not alone!
Swedish dockers are not alone!
In Solidarity,
Maritime Employee Solidarity Association (DAD-DER)
