Turkish Union Leaders Denounce 'Invalid' Congress, Back Opposition Figure

A group of 62 Turkish union leaders has issued a joint statement rejecting the legitimacy of a recent congress, declaring it "invalid." The statement, signed by the leaders, calls for an immediate new congress to be convened. "We are with Özgür Özel," the union leaders said in their declaration. They argued that the only proper course of action is to hold a new general assembly as soon as possible. The statement did not provide further details on the specific dispute.