Representatives of the Basque and state unions, as well as politicians and leaders, remember 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 commemorated and praised the career of Nicolás Redondo Urbieta, who died tonight at the age of 95.
The general secretary of UGT Euskadi, Raul Arzahighlighted the figure of Redondo, whom he said was “a benchmark in the struggle for democratic values” and one of the great names of the transition trade union movement, along with Marcelino Machado. As he said in an interview with Radio Euskadi’s “Boulevard” programme, at the age of 95, Redondo was still “very up to date” with the current affairs of the working class in the Basque Country and called him regularly to chat.
From Madrid, the general secretary of the UGT, Pepe Alvarezhas underlined the “dedication, coherence and courage” of Redondo, who was a “fundamental figure in anti-Francoism, 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, 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 secretary general 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 devoted his life to the defense of the workers.
The earth is light to you, companion and compatriot.
Hugs for your family and for @UGT_Communica @SG_UGT. https://t.co/vUbx0z15bb— Unai Sordo (@UnaiSordo) January 3, 2023
On the political front, reactions and condolences have been received from all political groups. The PSOE, the party of which the man from Baracaldés had been a member since childhood, lamented via tweet last night the death of Redondo, who he stressed had “dedicated a life to defending working people, freedoms and democracy.”
Today Nicolás Redondo Urbieta has left us.
Socialist and man who devoted his entire life to the struggle 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 Anduezabelieves that “there are people who mark the course of history and build a better society for all”, like Redondo Urbieta.
There are people who mark the course of history and build a better society for all. The struggle as an instrument and social rights as principles. Nicolás Redondo has left us, and with him, a part of our history. THE P pic.twitter.com/v550eQohbL
— Eneko Andueza (@enekoandueza) January 4, 2023
In the same vein, the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchezpraised his “dedicated 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 dedicated struggle for the advancement of workers’ rights and our welfare state.
All my love to his family, friends and colleagues.
— Pedro Sanchez (@sanchezcastejon) January 4, 2023
The Second Vice President of the Executive Branch and Secretary of Labor, Yolanda Diazhas described Redondo as “an extraordinary trade unionist” who “leaves behind a life dedicated to defending working people, freedoms and democracy”.
Farewell to Nicolas Redondo. He leaves behind a life dedicated to defending 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_Communica what pic.twitter.com/yxp5ZhpLGk— Yolanda Diaz (@Yolanda_Diaz_) January 3, 2023
Of Euskadi, the lehendakari, Inigo Urkullu, believes that Redondo has been “a benchmark for the union and political life of the transition in Euskadi and in the state”, and a “defender of workers’ freedom and rights”. For Urkullu, the man from Baracaldés was “an example of dedication and vital effort”.
The leader of the PP, Alberto Nunez Feijooalso expressed gratitude to Redondo, who in his opinion was “a reference in the defense of freedom, workers’ rights and democracy”.
Nicolás Redondo has left us, a historic trade 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
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