The IWW claims the release of Laura Gomez of CGT and denounced the repressive aspect of his arrest

The international solidarity commission of the IWW denounces the arrest of the secretary of the CGT-Barcelona, Laura Gomez and supports the international solidarity campaign which aims to have her released. The commission recognizes the anti-union and repressive character of this government maneuver.

The International Solidarity Commission of the Industrial Workers of the World condemns the actions taken by the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia police. Laura Gómez, the General Secretary of CGT-Barcelona was arrested by the Mossos d’Esquadra for trumped up charges that have no basis in fact. It is obvious that this is nothing more than an act of repression and intimidation in response to the growing workers’ mobilizations in Spain.
We demand the immediate release of Laura Gómez and the withdrawal of all charges.

We are in solidarity with, and commend, the CGT-Barcelona, Laura Gómez, and the rest of Spain’s working class for their ongoing struggle against police repression and labour injustice.

Solidarity Forever,
International Solidarity Commission
Industrial Workers of the World