Tell Congress: Say 'No' to Colombia Trade Deal

Thank you for calling your senators and representative about the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Again, the toll-free number is 1-866-338-5720.

Please use the form below to tell us if your members of Congress support or oppose the Colombia FTA.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Colombia FTA

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I took the time to contact the office of Sen./Rep. [INSERT FIRST NAME] [INSERT LAST NAME].

I spoke to my lawmaker's office on this date: [INSERT DATE]

Please place an "X" next to the most accurate option.

My Sen./Rep. is:

--Planning to vote against the Colombia FTA:

--Leaning against the Colombia FTA:

--Undecided on the Colombia FTA:

--Leaning in favor of the Colombia FTA:

--Planning to vote for the Colombia FTA:

Comments:

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
April 07, 2008

Background Information

According to a recent AFL-CIO report, although the number of deaths of trade unionist in Colombia decreased last year, the Colombian government still is doing far too little.

Workers’ Rights, Violence and Impunity in Colombia shows the combination of ongoing assassinations, death threats and violence against union family members creates a climate of fear for trade unionists that makes it impossible for them to fully and confidently exercise their freedom to form unions, bargain collectively, go on strike or criticize the government.