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By Doug Cunningham

As the military dictator Musharraf continues imposing martial law in Pakistan, trade unionists are among those being arrested as the people protest the crushing of constitutional law. Dick Blin is with the international labor federation ICEM.

[Blin]: "It has become harder human rights-wise now since the decree came down. But in fact in Pakistan it was always very difficult, where it isn't just the government but some of these extreme groups who don't want to see secular trade unions rear their head. The American citizens have a good reason to ask, 'Well, what's happened to all of the billions that have gone into aid since Musharraf signed on with Bush after 9/11? The ICEM would definitely encourage people that are interested to send messages to the government of Pakistan saying they've got to withdraw this decree and hold free and democratic elections."