The Trade Unions of Lower Saxony (Germany) have appealed to the directors of the Minsk and Mahileu automobile plants, urging them to cease harassing the Belarusian independent Trade Union (ITU). We have received confirmation that the plant which you run is gravely violating the rights of the Independent Trade Union of Belarus, Irightsl which are guaranteed both by the Constitution and by the conventions of the international Labour Organization which the Republic of Belarus has ratified. (“United we stand...”, fragment)