Trade unionist Gonul Erden released from prison in Turkey

On 13 March, the trade unionist and longstanding friend of UNISON Gonul Erden, was released from prison in Turkey.
Ms Erden (pictured above, centre) is one of eight leading members of SES, the health and social services union in Turkey, who are charged with terrorism for their trade union work.
UNISON representatives attended the fourth trial date at the heavy penal court in Ankara on 13 March. The hearing focused on two things: Gonul and fellow trade unionist Selma Atabey’s requests for b