Representatives of the Basque and state unionism as well as politicians and leaders have remembered the one who was general secretary of the UGT for almost two decades.
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The trade union and political class of the Basque Country and the Spanish State have remembered and praised the career of Nicolás Redondo Urbieta, who died tonight at the age of 95.
The general secretary of UGT Euskadi, Raul Arza, has highlighted the figure of Redondo, who he has said was “a benchmark in the fight for democratic values” and one of the great names of the unionism of the Transition, together with Marcelino Camacho. According to what he recounted in an interview with Radio Euskadi’s “Boulevard” program, at 95 years old, Redondo was still “very aware” of current affairs of the working class in the Basque Country and called him frequently to chat.
From Madrid, the general secretary of the UGT, Pepe Alvarezhas underlined the “commitment, coherence and courage” of Redondo, who was a “fundamental figure in anti-Francoism, the transition and democracy.”
It is with regret and emotion that we have learned of the death of Nicolás Redondo at the age of 95. He was the top leader of the UGT from 1971 to 1994. A fundamental figure in anti-Francoism, the transition and democracy, he was a committed, coherent and courageous man. https://t.co/3UYNfMDRE8
—Pepe Álvarez (@SG_UGT) January 3, 2023
unai deaf, on behalf of the CC.OO., has assured that the former general secretary of the UGT was “one of the most relevant personalities in democratic Spain”. “He dedicated his life to the defense of the workers,” he added in a tweet.
One of the most relevant personalities of democratic Spain dies.
A man who dedicated his life to the defense of the workers.
The earth is light to you, companion and countryman.
Hugs to your family and to @UGT_Comunica @SG_UGT. https://t.co/vUbx0z15bb— Unai Sordo (@UnaiSordo) January 3, 2023
On behalf of the Basque employers, Confebask He also wanted to convey his condolences for the death of Redondo in a letter addressed to Raúl Arza. The Basque employers believe that the former secretary of the UGT was “a reference in the fight for political and trade union freedoms in the country.”
In the political sphere, reactions and messages of condolence have come from all groups. The PSOE, the party in which the man from Baracaldés had been a member since his youth, lamented last night, via tweet, the death of Redondo, whom he highlighted had “a life dedicated to the defense of working people, freedoms and democracy.”
Today has Nicolás Redondo Urbieta left us.
Socialist and man who dedicated his entire life to the fight for the rights of workers and citizens.
All our affection to his family and friends.
May the earth be light to you, comrade. pic.twitter.com/tefptM2hsh
– PSOE (@PSOE) January 3, 2023
For his part, the general secretary of the PSE-EE, Eneko Anduezahas opined that “there are people who mark the course of history and build a better society for all”, such as Redondo Urbieta.
There are people who mark the course of history and build a better society for everyone. The struggle as a tool and social rights as principles. Nicolás Redondo has left us, and with him, a part of our history. D.E.P pic.twitter.com/v550eQohbL
— Eneko Andueza (@enekoandueza) January 4, 2023
Along the same lines, the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchezhas praised his “committed fight for the advancement of workers’ rights and our welfare state”.
Nicolás Redondo leaves us, a key figure in the history of our democracy. An example of a committed fight for the advancement of workers’ rights and our welfare state.
All my love to his family, friends and colleagues.
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) January 4, 2023
The second vice president of the Executive and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Diazhas described Redondo as “an extraordinary trade unionist” who leaves behind “a life dedicated to the defense of working people, freedoms and democracy.”
Goodbye to Nicolás Redondo. He leaves behind a life dedicated to the defense of working people, freedoms and democracy. An extraordinary trade unionist is leaving, to whom this country will always be grateful.
My condolences to the entire family of @UGT_Comunica what pic.twitter.com/yxp5ZhpLGk— Yolanda Diaz (@Yolanda_Diaz_) January 3, 2023
From Euskadi, the lehendakari, Inigo Urkullu, has considered that Redondo has been “a benchmark of the union and political life of the transition in Euskadi and in the State”, and a “defender of the freedom and rights of workers”. For Urkullu, the man from Baracaldés was “an example of dedication and vital commitment”.
The leader of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijoohas also had words of gratitude for Redondo, who was, in his opinion “a reference in the defense of freedom, workers’ rights and democracy.”
Nicolás Redondo has left us, a historic union leader and a benchmark in the defense of freedom, workers’ rights and democracy, who played a key role in socialism during the Transition. RIP.https://t.co/KrzODMGSAv
— Alberto Núñez Feijóo (@NunezFeijoo) January 4, 2023
Source: Eitb
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