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May 18
17m 40s

The world’s most dangerous place to be a...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

We're in Colombia where workers have been been shot at, threatened with violence and seen their work colleagues killed – all because of union membership or association.

Why is this happening, what’s being done about it, and what drives people to still sign up for trade union membership?

If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presented and produced by Gideon Long

(Image: Striking truck drivers in September 2024. Credit: Getty Images)

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