January 23, 2026

Efling stands with its Greenlandic partners

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January 23, 2026

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The board of Efling union stands firmly by the side of its Greenlandic members during the current turbulent times. Yesterday, the board adopted a resolution with fighting greetings to its members in Sulinermik Inuussutissarsiuteqartut Kattuffiat , SIK, which is the national federation of Greenlandic unions. In the resolution, the Efling that the future of Greenland should be determined by the Greenlanders themselves, not others. "We will face this threat together with you and do what we always do: To stand together and never give up."


The resolution has been sent to our members in SIK and can be read below.


Dear Greenlandic members of SIK!

We live in dangerous and unpredictable times. Nowadays, few people know this better than Greenlanders.


The United States and its President, Donald Trump, are threatening a US invasion of Greenlandic territory.


We do not know what the consequences of such actions would be.


This could not only lead to the loss of Greenland's right to self-determination, but also to worsening conditions for Greenlandic workers.


The entry of American companies into the Greenlandic market could lead to weaker protection for workers, which would be a departure from the strong union traditions that we share in Nordic cooperation.


We will face this threat together with you and do what we always do: Stand together and never give up.


The future of Greenland must, above all, be determined by the Greenlanders themselves. Not by the United States and not by NATO.


The board of Efling union stands firmly by your side in this extremely difficult situation and you can count on our full support.


For a free Greenland with strong workers' rights!

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