Pictures Direct Action in Port of Spain, April 18th, 2009

Labor unions FITUN (Federation of Independent Trade Unions) and OWTU (Oilfields Workers Trade Union) led a surprise direct action in Port of Spain today. Along with an international delegation, they protested how the state canceled the march planned originally in Port of Spain for this date as well as harrasment by the police and military, including car searches, military presence and surveillance at University of West Indies, and the detention and deportation of people who planned to attend the Summit. They claimed their legal right to speak freely and march. For the whole story, return to this blog.